Wall Paper Border

c. 1936

Alfonso Umana

Associated Names
Alfonso Umana

Artist, American, born Colombia, 1908 - 1994

This is a painting of a decorative border design. The image features a horizontal band with a decorative design. The band is divided into two horizontal sections. The top section is red with geometric patterns and the lower section is green with floral motifs. The floral elements are mainly white flowers set against surrounding green scrollwork and contrasting with the solid black background that separates the two sections. The background of the canvas is off-white, highlighting the intricacy and colors of the band. This is in the style of an Art Nouveau design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.3 x 22.1 cm (11 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 1 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16073


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. Umana

Wikidata ID

Q64534252

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