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Cornelius Christoffels

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a square with intersecting horizontal and vertical lines in a grid pattern. It is predominantly in red and blue hues, with a deep blue grid in the center and red designs on the edges. The pattern resembles a woven textile, with each small block within the grid reminiscent of tiny woven squares. The alternating blocks of color and the repetitive grid structure evoke the appearance of a fabric tapestry or a plaid cloth pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3560 × 3194 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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