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Plate 14: From the Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

c. 1939

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image displays an array of curved and wavy lines combined with bold, solid shapes, creating an abstract representation. A stylized bird with a rounded body and elongated tail stands on a central pillar-like element. Surrounding the bird are floral shapes, with large petals and leaf-like elements. The overall composition blends organic shapes with linear details in an abstract, decorative manner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 46 x 35.6 cm (18 1/8 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9256

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom: FROM A SGRAFFITO PLATE / 1812 / FOLK ART OF RURAL PENNSYLVANIA PLATE No. 14 INDEX OF AMERICAN DESIGN PENNA ART PROJECT WPA

Wikidata ID

Q64535361

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