Study for Proposed Portfolio "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania"

1941

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image is composed of an oval shape with intricate lines and curves. Within this composition, there are three blue shapes resembling tulips or floral silhouettes, with two positioned at the sides and one larger shape in the center. Smaller red heart-like forms are also present. Stylized swirling lines and dots extend from the flowers, creating a dynamic pattern. The design is enclosed within a gently curved border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    tempera on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18092

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across top verso in black ink: The Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania / Color Design in tempera for screen print / Design from Penna. fu-250, Box, with sliding lid, Index drawing by Carl Strehlau / Prepared by Penna WPA Art Project 1

Wikidata ID

Q64535564

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