Coverlet

c. 1940

Betty Jacob

Associated Names
Betty Jacob

Artist, American, 1918 - 2000

This is a painting of a piece of woven fabric with a repetitive geometric pattern. The fabric features a blue and white palette with intricate designs that include lattice-like structures and floral motifs arranged in a grid format. The pattern is symmetrical and showcases traditional textile design elements. This is in the style of American folk art, where such woven patterns were prominently seen in domestic textiles. The overall presentation is simple yet rich in detail, highlighting the texture and craftsmanship of the fabric artfully laid against a neutral background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.1 x 33.6 cm (14 5/8 x 13 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 81" long; 75" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.645


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 547, no. 2020.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: BETTY JACOB

Wikidata ID

Q64537520

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