Drawing for Plate 9: From the Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania" c. 1939

This drawing from a book plate in a Bible belonging to Catharina Guth is an example of Pennsylvania German folk art, created around 1939. The artwork features a stylized tulip, rendered in bold, bright colors and simple, geometric shapes. The use of repetitive motifs, such as stars and flowers, are characteristic of this tradition, which emerged from the cultural heritage of German immigrants in Pennsylvania. The drawing exemplifies the vibrant and expressive aesthetic of this regional art form.