Plate 44: Painted Chest Design: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a bird amongst a floral arrangement. The image features a stylized bird with a long tail, set against a background adorned with colorful flowers and foliage. The floral elements are rendered in vibrant hues of red, pink, green, and white against a dark backdrop. The design is framed by a decorative border with a zigzag pattern in similar colors, encapsulating the central motif. This is in the style of traditional folk art, characterized by bold colors and simplified forms.