Design from Proposed Portfolio

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of a symmetrical, stylized floral design featuring vibrant colors. The composition displays an arrangement of abstract flowers and leaves, with a central blue flower at the bottom flanked by two others in complementary colors of blue and red. Above these, there are two yellow flowers with elongated petals that curve gracefully, and red curved leaves that add balance to the design. Delicate stems and smaller floral elements in red and blue emerge, connecting the entire composition harmoniously. The background is a plain off-white, which accentuates the vivid colors of the flower motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18109


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535578

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