Plate 10: From the Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of three stylized birds. The image depicts three brightly colored birds in an abstract, folk art style, each with unique patterns and a simplified, geometric aesthetic. The first bird is predominantly red with a green back and a dotted pattern on its wings. The second bird is leaning forward with a broad tail and features a predominantly brown and cream color palette with a checkered pattern on its wings. The third bird is colorful, featuring a vivid mix of green, red, and white stripes and dots along its plumage. The text at the bottom reads "FROM WOOD CARVING AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES."