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Sarkis Erganian

National Gallery of Art

The image features a pattern composed of squares and rectangles arranged in a grid structure using blue and beige tones. The design resembles a woven textile or mosaic, with overlapping and interlocking shapes creating a repeating motif. Some shapes within the grid resemble butterfly silhouettes or bow ties.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3500 × 4503 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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