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Handwoven Coverlet

Magnus S. Fossum

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a rectangular pattern of intersecting vertical and horizontal lines forming a grid-like structure. The composition includes squares and rectangles of varying sizes in colors like blue, brown, and beige. The lines resemble the warp and weft threads of a fabric, with some areas densely packed, hinting at a rich texture akin to a traditional plaid design. The arrangement evokes the geometries found in woven textiles.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3262 × 4354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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