Early Californian Skirt from the portfolio "Decorative Art of Spanish California"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a large teardrop shape with layered, scalloped edges and stylized floral and leaf motifs within it. The color palette includes cream, blue, and green. Small star-like shapes and dotted details are also present in the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18208

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center: SKIRT - Early Californian / INDEX OF AMERICAN DESIGN; lower left: DECORATIVE ART OF SPAINISH CALIFORNIA; W.P.A. Art Project of Southern California

Wikidata ID

Q64535671