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Edward White

National Gallery of Art

The image features a grid of alternating blocks and stripes with intersecting four-pointed star-like shapes in the center. The elements are made up of straight and stepped lines. The pattern is abstract and resembles a woven textile design or quilt layout with squares and crosses. The design is set against a blue background emphasizing the intricate patterning similar to a checkerboard or lattice structure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3316 × 4569 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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