Wallpaper
1935-1942
David Dorfman’s 'Wallpaper' design turns a domestic surface into a wild chase scene, featuring a lanky, spotted dog hot on the heels of a fleeing hare. Set against a striking, deep ultramarine blue background, the stylized brown foliage creates a dense, rhythmic forest that feels more like a pattern than a real place. Created during the Great Depression era (1935-1942), likely as part of a public works project to bring art into everyday homes, this piece showcases how bold, graphic imagery could transform a simple wall into an adventure. The rough, torn edges of the blue field suggest it was a cut-out study, giving it a raw charm that contrasts with the elegant, stretched-out movement of the animals.
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