Patriotic Wreath of Flowers with Corner Motifs1880–191023 1/4 × 23 1/4"Reverse painting and foil on glassGift of Kristina Barbara Johnson1992.17.60Central gold and white flower surrounded by a chain of gold beaded motifs which is encircled by a garland of multi-colored flowers in white, blue, red, and gold with leavs. In each of the four corners there are more of the same type of flowers. In the two bottom corners: is a blue, red, and gold geometric design perhaps a vase. FRAME: is a wooden gessoed frame that is gilt and painted over with black -brown paint.1529871101Artist unidentifiedPaintingsThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain. United StatesPaintingsThis patriotic red, white, and blue wreath shares an important design detail with the wreath in Wreath of Flowers: Maria. They both have a small circle of florets framing the central form.
Lee Kogan, "Patriotic Wreath of Flowers with Corner Motif," exhibition label for FOILED: Tinsel Painting in America. Lee Kogan, curator. New York: American Folk Art Museum, 2012-2013.Tinsel PaintingPAINTING18801910 1992 17 6 This patriotic red, white, and blue wreath shares an important design detail with the wreath in Wreath of Flowers: Maria. They both have a small circle of florets framing the central form.
Lee Kogan, "Patriotic Wreath of Flowers with Corner Motif," exhibition label for FOILED: Tinsel Painting in America. Lee Kogan, curator. New York: American Folk Art Museum, 2012-2013.Tinsel PaintingPAINTING