The image depicts a central vertical line with symmetrical branching lines creating an abstract tree-like shape against a dark green background. The branches are adorned with rounded and pointed shapes resembling birds and flowers using red and yellow colors. The composition connects abstract elements to familiar objects in nature. The layout resembles folk art with a bold use of color.

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Study for Proposed Portfolio "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania"

American 20th Century

1941

Medium: tempera on paper
Classification: Index of American Design
Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 45.9 cm (14 x 18 1/16 in.)
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Index of American Design
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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