Plate 2: From Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an intricate design of curving lines and shapes forming a symmetrical pattern resembling a stylized floral motif. The abstract composition incorporates elements resembling petals, stems, and vibrant flowers in blue, red, and yellow hues. The arrangement is reminiscent of decorative folk art, with a central figure suggesting the shape of an ornate tulip surrounded by leaves and smaller blooms. This design creates an impression of a blooming bouquet captured in a symmetrical, artistic form.