Drawing for Plate 7: From Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image features a symmetrical folk art design with a central tree-like structure that has multi-branched stems. The largest object at the top is a yellow, round bloom, while the surrounding branches extend outward with red and green leaves and petals. The central stem is red with small yellow twirls, and the side branches display a combination of red petals and green leaves. The color palette consists mainly of bold red, deep green, and accents of warm yellow against a beige background. the central stalk rises vertically, branching symmetrically left and right, with leaves and floral elements extending outward, filling the space horizontally. The design has a balanced and rhythmic composition, resembling a stylized plant.