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A Silk Screen Printing of Early Connecticut Wall Decorations, Portfolio Cover

Lawrence Flynn

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a silk screen print cover. The cover features an illustration of a stylized bird with detailed, symmetrical wings and tail feathers. The text at the top reads "A Silk Screen Printing Of Early Connecticut Wall Decorations," and additional text provides attribution to "The Index Of American Design, Connecticut Art Project, Work Projects Administration, Washington, D.C." The cover is gray with red ribbon details. The layout and typography suggest a document intended for archival or educational use, showcasing historical designs.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3393 × 4475 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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