Piece of Calico

c. 1936

Edward Grant

Associated Names
Edward Grant

Artist, American, 1907 - 1998

The image shows two rectangular textile patterns side by side. The left pattern displays green and mustard-colored leaves on a black and beige background. The right pattern showcases green leaves and red floral shapes on a dark background with a complex geometric design. The color palette includes greens, mustard, white, red, and black. The two patterns are centrally placed on a neutral, off-white background, with the left design being slightly larger than the right. Measurements are given for each pattern directly on the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.3 x 35.1 cm (11 1/8 x 13 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.780


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: EDWARD GRANT / DEL - 133

Wikidata ID

Q64557157

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