Drawing for Plate 3: From Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

c. 1939

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image features three stylized animal-like figures composed of bold and curving lines. The top figure resembles a prancing deer-like creature with a quadrilateral body and zigzag antlers. The middle figure is a bird with flowing lines symbolizing feathers and abstract foliage on its back. The bottom figure is another deer-like form in a running position, its body patterned with alternating red and yellow stripes. Each figure's simplicity and color blocking contribute to an impression of mythical creatures, capturing an abstract art style.

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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

    1943.8.9278


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535390

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