Design from Proposed Portfolio 1935 - 1942

This "Design from Proposed Portfolio" (1935-1942) is a vibrant, stylized floral composition executed in watercolor on gridded paper. The design features a central, prominent tulip with red and blue petals, surrounded by smaller, stylized flowers and leaves in shades of red, blue, yellow, and green. The anonymous artist, likely working as a textile designer, intended this as a pattern for a larger portfolio of designs. This work highlights the popularity of floral motifs in art and design during the mid-20th century, serving as a testament to the enduring appeal of nature in artistic expression.