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Tile Page for Portfolio

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of the cover page for a portfolio of Spanish colonial design in New Mexico, dated 1936. The artwork consists of text and decorative elements framing and highlighting the title "Portfolio of Spanish Colonial Design in New Mexico, 1936". The drawing features a rectangular border with a pattern of stylized flowers and geometric shapes in dark brown on a light beige background. The inner section includes the text and additional floral designs, resulting in a representation of the Spanish colonial aesthetic. The lettering is ornate with cursive and serif elements. An artistic monogram-like design is present near the lower center, featuring stylized letters interwoven with floral motifs.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
screenprint on paper
Dimensions
3341 × 4282 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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