Woven Coverlet

1935/1942

Dorothy Lacey

Associated Names
Dorothy Lacey

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an intricate floral and ornamental pattern on a blue background. The square canvas features a symmetrical design with a central medallion surrounded by floral motifs. The centerpiece is a circular, ornate design inspired by traditional lace or fabric patterns. Various flowers, leaves, and ferns are intricately woven into the composition, all in delicate white against the dark blue. The border is ornately decorated, enhancing the elegance and traditional aesthetic of the design. This style is reminiscent of 18th to 19th-century European decorative arts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 23 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.727


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555922

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