Coverlet Section

c. 1940

Margaret Linsley

Associated Names
Margaret Linsley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features bold, jagged lines and symmetrical shapes forming an intricate pattern. Four large leaf-like shapes align at their pointed tips to create a balanced cross pattern. Radiating outward from the center, these leaf-like forms are accompanied by smaller star-shaped motifs. The surrounding border includes curved, claw-like shapes. The design resembles a traditional textile or quilt, with interconnected elements emphasizing its abstract nature.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 35.6 cm (10 15/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 84" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.668

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Margaret Linsley

Wikidata ID

Q64595011

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