Coverlet

c. 1940

Charles Roadman

Associated Names
Charles Roadman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a composition of rectangular and square shapes formed by red and tan-colored lines interwoven in a grid-like pattern. This abstract arrangement resembles a woven fabric or a patchwork quilt, with varying densities that create a sense of rhythm and repetition. The regularity and interconnecting lines evoke the appearance of a traditional textile design, creating a familiar yet abstract representation reminiscent of a woven mat or a structured mosaic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.8 x 35.7 cm (16 1/16 x 14 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 90" wide; 100" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.647

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Charles Roadman.

Wikidata ID

Q64538840

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