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

This 1941 study, created by an anonymous artist, is a vibrant design for a decorated chest. The design features a stylized floral motif, including birds and a winding vine, in a palette of bold pink, blue, yellow, and black. The piece demonstrates the artistic talents of a rural Pennsylvania artist and reflects the folk art tradition of the region. The bright colors and simple shapes of the design exemplify a style known as Pennsylvania Dutch.