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Wallpaper Border

Sidney Liswood

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rectangular strip with a pattern of interlocking squares forming a continuous line. The repeated square patterns resemble the Greek key or meander motif. Above and below the central band are narrower borders; the upper border appears plain, while the lower one features circular motifs. The color palette includes teal and maroon, creating a visual rhythm akin to a decorative fabric or architectural frieze.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4438 × 2912 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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