Study for Proposed Portfolio "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania"

1941

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image depicts a central vertical line with symmetrical branching lines creating an abstract tree-like shape against a dark green background. The branches are adorned with rounded and pointed shapes resembling birds and flowers using red and yellow colors. The composition connects abstract elements to familiar objects in nature. The layout resembles folk art with a bold use of color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    tempera on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 45.9 cm (14 x 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18096

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 chest in private collection / Prepared by Penna WPA Art Project 1941

Wikidata ID

Q64535568

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