Plate 4: From Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

c. 1939

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of a stylized, colorful bird perched on a floral motif in the style of traditional folk art, similar to designs used in sgraffito pottery. The composition features a bird with a decorative tail consisting of layered curved patterns and vibrant colors like red, blue, and mustard yellow. The bird is perched atop a symmetrical floral arrangement with leaves and blossoms in similar colors against a neutral background. The artwork employs bold, flat colors and stylized shapes, typical of Pennsylvania folk art, capturing the aesthetic of handcrafted decorative arts. The text at the bottom notes that this design is from a sgraffito plate made by Georg Hubener in 1789, showcasing traditional craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18024


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom: FROM A SGRAFFITO PLATE / MADE BY GEORG HUBNER / 1789 / FOLK ART OF RURAL PENNSYLVANIA PLATE No. 4 INDEX OF AMERICAN DESIGN PENNA ART PROJECT WPA

Wikidata ID

Q64535383

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