Study for Proposed Portfolio "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania"

1941

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image displays a stylized bouquet of large flowers enclosed within a vase. The predominant colors are blue, red, and beige. The bouquet is placed against a teal background within an arch shape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    tempera on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.7 x 35.5 cm (18 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18099

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-336, painted chest, Index drawing by Elmer Anderson / Prepared by Penna WPA Art Project 1941

Wikidata ID

Q64535573

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