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

c. 1939

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This image depicts three stylized birds in a folk art style. The birds feature bold colors and patterns. The top bird is painted in shades of orange, red, and green, with polka dots and geometric feather designs. The middle bird has a heart motif on its wing and blends red, orange, and green colors. The bottom bird has a zigzag pattern on its wings in brick red, green, and brown. Linear designs on the tails of the birds add harmony and balance to the painting. The artwork is reminiscent of traditional Pennsylvania German folk art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.6 x 35.6 cm (16 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9266


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom: FOLK ART OF THE PENNSYLVANIA GERMANS INDEX OF AMERICAN DESIGN PENNA ART PROJECT, WPA

Wikidata ID

Q64535374

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