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Pa. German Plate

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image features a rider in a green coat on a brown horse enclosed in a circular motif with stylized floral patterns in shades of green, blue, and brown. The circular border contains a decorative inscription. The painting is done in subtle earthy colors with a two-dimensional design, reminiscent of traditional folk art styles like Pennsylvania Dutch or early American artistic traditions.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4190 × 3354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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