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Cornelius Christoffels

National Gallery of Art

The image displays interwoven shapes in a checkerboard pattern, consisting of parallel and intersecting lines forming intricate designs. The abstract composition merges repeated geometric motifs, resembling textile patterns. The grid-like background alternates between blue and beige colors, with sections resembling zigzags, lattice, and interconnected crosses.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
9098 × 11498 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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