Antique Square Scenic Seasonal Landscape American Folk Art Hooked Seasons Rug
$2,700.00
| Stock number | 19955 |
| Size | 3 ft 1 in x 3 ft 10 in (0.94 m x 1.17 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1940 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Square American Hooked Rug Multicolor 1940s, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1940s. This remarkable square textile is a quintessential example of the pictorial folk art tradition specific to the American hooked rug style. Executed during the 1940s, it captures a detailed, almost naive landscape that celebrates the natural beauty inherent in American USA Rugs. The composition is a sophisticated narrative piece, cleverly merging the four seasons into a single, cohesive vista. Elements of spring (flowering trees, tulips), summer (lush green fields), autumn (golden aspens, cornucopia), and winter (snowman, snow-covered ground) coexist, creating a whimsical yet deeply symbolic representation of time and the natural cycle. The texture is robust and tactile, characteristic of the looping technique used in this medium.