Antique Pictorial American Folk Art Dog Pattern Hooked Animal Rug
$2,300.00
| Stock number | 18374 |
| Size | 2 ft 1 in x 3 ft 5 in (0.64 m x 1.04 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral |
Floral Antique 1930s Wool Hooked American Ivory Beige Cream White Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This charming piece is a superb example of American hooked rugs, a folk art tradition popular throughout the early 20th century. While the title suggests floral rugs, this particular example features a highly desirable pictorial scene of two hunting dogs set against a rustic woodland backdrop. The palette is grounded in soft, natural tones, utilizing a field of ivory beige cream white color that provides a gentle contrast to the deep, earthy tones of the surrounding border. The scene itself employs muted greens, rust reds, and various shades of brown to depict the trees and terrain, capturing the subtle colors of a late autumn landscape. Executed in a dense wool pile, the looped construction lends a textural, almost painterly quality to the imagery.