Plate 44: Painted Chest Design: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of a bird amongst a floral arrangement. The image features a stylized bird with a long tail, set against a background adorned with colorful flowers and foliage. The floral elements are rendered in vibrant hues of red, pink, green, and white against a dark backdrop. The design is framed by a decorative border with a zigzag pattern in similar colors, encapsulating the central motif. This is in the style of traditional folk art, characterized by bold colors and simplified forms.

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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

    1943.8.18047


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535512

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