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Study for Proposed Portfolio "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a central vertical line with symmetrical branching lines creating an abstract tree-like shape against a dark green background. The branches are adorned with rounded and pointed shapes resembling birds and flowers using red and yellow colors. The composition connects abstract elements to familiar objects in nature. The layout resembles folk art with a bold use of color.

Artwork Details

Date
1941
Medium
tempera on paper
Dimensions
4414 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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