Study for Proposed Portfolio "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania" by Anonymous

Study for Proposed Portfolio "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania" 1941

anonymous

drawing

pop art-esque

drawing

circular oval feature

cartoon like

cartoon based

pottery

pattern background

pattern repetition

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

cartoon theme

This 1941 gouache study, titled "Study for Proposed Portfolio 'Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania'" by an anonymous artist, showcases a stylized design likely intended for a decorative chest. The geometric motif of the arch, stylized floral elements, and birds, painted in bold red, black, yellow, and white against a teal background, are evocative of the folk art tradition of Pennsylvania Dutch decorative arts. The study exemplifies the vibrant color palette and simplified forms characteristic of this style.