Drawing for Plate 13: From the Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

c. 1939

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image shows an abstract design with bold geometric shapes and contrasting colors. A large red heart shape is in the center, connected by dark brown lines to other shapes. Above the heart is a circular shape divided into alternating red and blue pie-like sections, with a fringe of small triangular points. On either side of the heart are smaller yellow teardrop shapes resembling flower buds. Two circular shapes with blue star patterns and a central red circle bordered by yellow are on the sides. This design blends heart and floral elements in an abstract way reminiscent of Pennsylvania German folk art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9260


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom: FROM / A DOWER CHEST / C. 1790 / FOLK ART THE PENNSYLVANIA GERMANS INDEX OF AMERICAN DESIGN PENNA ART PROJECT, WPA

Wikidata ID

Q64535367

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