Plate 10: From the Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

c. 1939

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of three stylized birds. The image depicts three brightly colored birds in an abstract, folk art style, each with unique patterns and a simplified, geometric aesthetic. The first bird is predominantly red with a green back and a dotted pattern on its wings. The second bird is leaning forward with a broad tail and features a predominantly brown and cream color palette with a checkered pattern on its wings. The third bird is colorful, featuring a vivid mix of green, red, and white stripes and dots along its plumage. The text at the bottom reads "FROM WOOD CARVING AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES."

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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

    1943.8.9265


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom: FROM WOOD CARVING AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES / 1782 to 1819 / FOLK ART OF RURAL PENNSYLVANIA PLATE No. 10 INDEX OF AMERICAN DESIGN PENNA ART PROJECT WPA

Wikidata ID

Q64535373

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