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

c. 1939

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

This is an image of a stylized bird perched atop a geometric plant with blue floral elements. The image features a simplified bird in red and yellow hues, with scalloped tail feathers, poised on a plant consisting of symmetrical blue flowers and red foliage. The composition is balanced with a central stem from which the floral and leaf elements radiate. The background is a muted beige, providing contrast to the vivid colors of the bird and flora.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.9 x 35.4 cm (18 1/16 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9275

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom: FROM A SGRAFFITO PLATE Made by / George Hubner / 1789 / FOLK ART OF THE PENNSYLVANIA GERMANS INDEX OF AMERICAN DESIGN PENNA ART PROJECT, WPA

Wikidata ID

Q64535387

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