Lace

1940

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names
Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image shows three distinct textile patterns aligned vertically. The largest object at the top is a lace-like pattern featuring floral motifs. The middle object is a band with an oval and dot design, and the smallest, at the bottom, is a lace pattern with circular flower designs surrounded by a checkered border. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray delineating the patterns. The objects are centered on a plain, off-white background, each occupying its own horizontal section from top to bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 35.2 cm (17 15/16 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.507


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in colored pencil: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537851

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