Study for Portfolio Cover: "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image depicts decorative birds and foliage in a folk art style. Two stylized birds face each other with a floral motif between them. The artwork features earthy tones like yellow, gold, brown, and muted reds. Above the illustration, text reads "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania." The design is bordered by plain strips on both sides.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.5 x 37 cm (18 5/16 x 14 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18085

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in gouache: FOLK ART / .OF. / RURAL / PENNSYLVANIA; lower center in gouache: SELECTED BY THE INDEX OF / ..AMERICAN DESIGN.. / PENNSYLVANIA ART PROJECT / WORKS PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION

Wikidata ID

Q64535556

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