Plate 42: Painted Chest Design: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of stylized figures and a horse set in a decorative frame. The artwork features a central scene with three figures depicted in a folk art style. On the left, a person is seated on a black horse adorned with a red saddle. In the middle, a person is dressed in a gray skirt with arms gracefully positioned. On the right, another person appears to be moving or dancing, wearing a yellow and brown outfit. The background is textured with swirling pink designs. Surrounding the central scene are borders filled with floral patterns, with prominent blue and white flowers and leafy motifs against a maroon background. The entire composition is framed in an ornate fashion with additional floral elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18033


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535495

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