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Shaker Coverlet

Martha Sancher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an arrangement of bold blue and lighter peach lines and shapes forming a geometric pattern. The design resembles a stylized woven fabric, with sections resembling ladders, blocks, and branching trees. The layout is symmetric and rhythmic, much like a tapestry with repeated motifs or a weaving, merging simple lines into complex formations.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3343 × 4122 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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