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Tyler Coverlet

Arthur G. Merkley

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two large, symmetrical trees created from a combination of geometric shapes and lines, divided down the center creating a mirrored effect. The composition uses stark contrasts with one side having a light background and dark tree, while the other has a dark background with a light tree. The forms of the trees resemble pixels or mosaic tiles, and beneath each tree is a pattern resembling a fence.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4341 × 3372 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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