Plate 11: From the Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

c. 1939

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image displays a symmetrical composition with bold, flowing lines creating abstract shapes and patterns. In the center is a red flower-like motif with scalloped edges, resembling a stylized organic form with circular details. On either side are star-shaped figures, each surrounding an oval form filled with zigzag and wavy lines. Below, curved lines form petal-like shapes and two yellow leaf-like forms extend outward. The design connects to elements of nature in a decorative, folk art style.

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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

    1943.8.9263


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom: FROM A SLIPWARE PLATE / LATE 18th CENTURY / FOLK ART OF RURAL PENNSYLVANIA PLATE No. 11 INDEX OF AMERICAN DESIGN PENNA ART PROJECT WPA

Wikidata ID

Q64535371

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