Pieced Bed Cover

1937

Ethel Dougan

Associated Names
Ethel Dougan

Artist, American, 1898 - 1976

The image depicts a geometric pattern with colorful decorations. It features concentric squares made from smaller rectangular segments in shades of blue, gray, and black. Each segment is adorned with vividly colored motifs resembling dots or eyes in red, blue, purple, and yellow. A central red diamond shape stands out, and abstract figures and symbols are present around the borders. The design is intricate and vibrant, combining symmetry with complexity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 28 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 68 1/2" wide; 77 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.271

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ETHEL B. DOUGAN - 1937.

Wikidata ID

Q64559975

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