Coverlet

c. 1940

Margaret Linsley

Associated Names
Margaret Linsley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a symmetric design made up of intricate, jagged lines and shapes arranged in a radial pattern. The design resembles a snowflake or an ornate starburst, with complex, branching tendrils extending outward. The shapes are against a dark blue background, highlighting their details. The repetitive and mirrored forms enhance the symmetry of the piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 35.4 cm (11 x 13 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 84" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.666

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Margaret Linsley

Wikidata ID

Q64595009

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