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

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of a folk art compilation cover. The image shows two stylized birds facing each other with a symmetrical tree with red leaves and flowers between them. The birds have exaggerated features and bright colors, blending yellow and black hues, with artistic wings and tail feathers. The title "FOLK ART OF THE PENNSYLVANIA GERMANS" is displayed above in bold fonts, and credits at the bottom indicate it was selected by the Index of American Design and supported by the Pennsylvania Art Project Work Projects Administration. The design suggests a traditional and folkloric theme, capturing Pennsylvania Dutch artistry. It is in the style of traditional American folk art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.2 x 37.5 cm (18 3/16 x 14 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18086


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

Q64535557

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