Tile Page for Portfolio

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a drawing of the cover page for a portfolio of Spanish colonial design in New Mexico, dated 1936. The artwork consists of text and decorative elements framing and highlighting the title "Portfolio of Spanish Colonial Design in New Mexico, 1936". The drawing features a rectangular border with a pattern of stylized flowers and geometric shapes in dark brown on a light beige background. The inner section includes the text and additional floral designs, resulting in a representation of the Spanish colonial aesthetic. The lettering is ornate with cursive and serif elements. An artistic monogram-like design is present near the lower center, featuring stylized letters interwoven with floral motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18132


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in plate: PORTFOLIO of / Spamish Colo- / nial Design / in New / Mexico / 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64535582

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