Artwork preview

Tyler Coverlet

Arthur G. Merkley

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a textile design featuring a large symmetrical arrangement of fruit and foliage contained within a decorative urn. The design is bisected, with one side primarily in dark blue or navy on a lighter background and the other side in light grey on a navy background. The color palette consists mainly of navy and grey tones. The object is centrally positioned on a neutral background, with the pattern extending to the edges of the textile, creating a sense of symmetry and balance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4248 × 3436 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original