Study for Portfolio Cover: "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a folk art compilation cover. The image shows two stylized birds facing each other with a symmetrical tree with red leaves and flowers between them. The birds have exaggerated features and bright colors, blending yellow and black hues, with artistic wings and tail feathers. The title "FOLK ART OF THE PENNSYLVANIA GERMANS" is displayed above in bold fonts, and credits at the bottom indicate it was selected by the Index of American Design and supported by the Pennsylvania Art Project Work Projects Administration. The design suggests a traditional and folkloric theme, capturing Pennsylvania Dutch artistry. It is in the style of traditional American folk art.