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Candlewick Bedspread

c. 1936

Cornelius Christoffels and Margaret Linsley

Associated Names

Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

Margaret Linsley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a square composition surrounded by a thin blue line framing the interior design. Delicate white lines form geometric and symmetrical patterns within the abstract artwork. The central shape resembles a flower with petals radiating outwards. The outer shapes echo the outlines of jagged edges or stair-like configurations.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gouache, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 24.5 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.68

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64540545

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