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Tyler Coverlet

Arthur G. Merkley

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a textile pattern featuring floral and animal motifs. The image depicts an intricate design with symmetrical floral patterns, star shapes, and stylized leaves or petals in a grid layout. On the left side, there are vertical bands with repeating tree patterns enclosed by a picket fence and the text "MARY WEBB 1839". Below it, there is a lion motif. The surrounding text includes "JEFFERSON CO. NY". The central square section is filled with an elaborate arrangement of geometric floral designs.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3507 × 3474 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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