Wall Paper Border Design

c. 1937

Frances Lichten

Associated Names
Frances Lichten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a hilly landscape with a farmhouse and other buildings nestled in green terrain. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, with the horizon placed high in the image. The brushstrokes are deliberate, emphasizing shapes of foliage and architecture with a stylized, illustrative quality. The color palette is vibrant, with dominant greens for grass and trees, warm reds and pinks for building roofs, and earthy tones for the figures’ clothing. Two figures are working in the foreground, with some animals grazing nearby. Additional structures are visible in the distance along the horizon, suggesting a rural setting with various layers of activity and habitation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38 x 50.4 cm (14 15/16 x 19 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16014


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in watercolor: FRANCES LICHTEN

Wikidata ID

Q64562303

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