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Pa. German Plate

David Ellinger

National Gallery of Art

This painting depicts a circular decorative design with floral and animal motifs. The central design includes a woman holding a flower on the left side, a fox-like creature on the right side, a stylized flower, several birds perched around the edge, and inscriptions "EXR" and "GMR." The style is reminiscent of traditional folk or naive art, with simple lines and a muted color palette of earthy tones. This style is similar to American folk art, inspired by early colonial and indigenous art forms.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3210 × 4489 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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