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Chart of Coverlet Thread Construction

Arthur G. Merkley

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a series of rectangular shapes arranged in a grid pattern. Each rectangle is made up of various lines, creating a sense of movement and repetition. In the topmost section, faint lines form an abstract grid similar to graph paper. The middle section features two rectangles with more pronounced grid lines, resembling structures or fences in a misty landscape. The lower section shows darker and bolder rectangles with thick horizontal and vertical lines, evoking abstract gates or barriers. The image's contrasting tones and precise line arrangement convey an abstract quality, suggesting architectural forms without specific objects.

Artwork Details

Date
1941
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3448 × 4628 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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