Coverlet

c. 1936

Rex F. Bush

Associated Names
Rex F. Bush

Artist, American, c. 1915 - 2002

This is a drawing of a textile pattern. The image features a square section of textile with a repeated design in red and white. The pattern includes symmetrical floral motifs and other stylized elements arranged in a grid-like fashion. A section on the right edge has a decorative border in red and white stripes with geometric and linear embellishments. The textile's bottom edge has a fringe. The drawing emphasizes detail and texture, highlighting the intricate patterns of textile designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 26.4 cm (13 15/16 x 10 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 72" wide; 76" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.703

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Rex Bush

Wikidata ID

Q64620349

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