Coverlet

c. 1940

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

The image shows a composition of interwoven shapes and lines forming a complex pattern. It features symmetrical arrangements of blue and pink forms resembling floral motifs and leaf-like patterns. These shapes are enclosed in a rectangular frame, similar to a decorative textile like a carpet or tapestry. The intricate patterns might be reminiscent of familiar ornamental designs found in traditional fabrics.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.7 x 35.7 cm (10 1/2 x 14 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.685

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: C. Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540452

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