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Coverlet - Section of Reverse Side

c. 1937

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names

Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

The image features a pattern of interconnected diamond and square shapes in a radial octagonal formation. The design consists of red shapes on a blue background, creating a textured appearance. Small red shapes repeat throughout the pattern, with larger red formations enhancing visual complexity.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 28 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 96" long; 72" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.597

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: C. Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540428

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