Design from Gray, Maine 1800 (no. 1): From Proposed Portfolio "Maine Wall Stencils" by Mildred E. Bent

Design from Gray, Maine 1800 (no. 1): From Proposed Portfolio "Maine Wall Stencils" 1935 - 1942

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drawing

photo of handprinted image

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

yellowing background

ink paper printed

old engraving style

wash background

ink colored

watercolour illustration

colour shading

"Design from Gray, Maine 1800 (no. 1): From Proposed Portfolio "Maine Wall Stencils"" is a 1935-1942 work by Mildred E. Bent, featuring a red bird perched atop a stylized tree with green leaves against a simple off-white background. This design was part of a portfolio of wall stencil designs based on traditional American folk art motifs. This piece exemplifies Bent's keen observation of and passion for preserving American vernacular art, a style she was known for collecting and reproducing.