"Scotch" Fabric and Paper Collage Artwork

This is a mixed-media folk art collage titled "Scotch," featuring a stylized depiction of a figure in traditional Scottish highland attire. The artwork measure approximately 2123 x 3000 pixels (standard digital ratio) and is constructed on a dark black background with a grey central rectangular field. The central figure is rendered with tan-toned paper for the face and legs, featuring simple hand-drawn facial features. A significant portion of the figure is adorned with multi-colored tartan or plaid textile scraps in shades of blue, red, and white, applied to represent a kilt and elements of a sash. Fragments of the same fabric are used for the socks and a band on the cap. The collage includes typography at the base, with the word 'SCOTCH' rendered in blocky, light-colored cut-out paper letters. The overall condition shows characteristics of a handmade, vernacular piece. There are visible signs of wear consistent with age, including fraying at the edges of the fabric scraps and slight creasing or buckling of the paper substrate. Some loose threads are visible on the textile components, and the adhesives used may show some yellowing or loss of tack near the edges. The construction suggests a mid-20th-century origins, likely created as a student project or amateur folk art. The craftsmanship is rudimentary but intentional, emphasizing textile patterns over anatomical accuracy. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures on the front of the piece.