Stencilled Wall (Detail)

c. 1937

Ray Holden

Associated Names
Ray Holden

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an abstract floral design with stylized roses and leaves. The image shows a vertical arrangement of pink roses, gray leaves and small orange buds. The background is muted blue. In the upper part of the painting, there are horizontal gray shapes resembling leaves or abstract forms, adding a modern, geometric element. The style is Art Nouveau, with flowing lines and botanical motifs. The overall impression is decorative and likely intended for wallpaper or fabric.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 58.2 x 36.9 cm (22 15/16 x 14 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16040

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64620072

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