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Afghan Throw

c. 1938

Erwin Stenzel

Associated Names

Erwin Stenzel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a grid of six rectangular sections with intricate patterns of curved and swirling lines. The patterns resemble stylized floral and leaf motifs, with a variety of colors such as greens, blues, pinks, and browns used to enhance the nature-inspired designs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24.8 x 35.5 cm (9 3/4 x 14 in.)
Original IAD Object: 72" long; 56" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.225

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Erwin Stenzel

Wikidata ID

Q64559910

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