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Drawing for Plate 7: From Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

c. 1939

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image displays an abstract arrangement of red, green, yellow, and orange shapes forming symmetrical floral patterns. The shapes and lines resemble stylized flowers or plant-like structures, with some resembling tulips and others suggesting a sunflower at the top center. The design is reminiscent of folk art, using bold colors and simplified forms to create an ornamental look similar to traditional textile or decorative 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

1943.8.9271

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom: FROM A BOOK PLATE IN MENNONITE HYMNAY 1829 / FOLK ART OF THE PENNSYLVANIA GERMANS INDEX OF AMERICAN DESIGN PENNA ART PROJECT, WPA

Wikidata ID

Q64535380

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