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Handwoven Coverlet (Detail)

Fred Peterson

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an arrangement of rectangular and linear shapes with intricate patterns and intersecting lines forming a grid-like composition. The abstract design resembles a detailed woven textile or a fringed fabric sample, with dark and light contrasting squares in the top left corner. The texture and formation create a visual reminiscent of a tablecloth or a decorative throw, with long strands extending to the right and bottom edges, suggesting a fringe or tassel effect.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3508 × 3669 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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