Printed Cotton Swatches

1935/1942

Edward D. Williams

Associated Names
Edward D. Williams

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two square patterns on a plain background. The top square has a design of curved, interlocking shapes resembling abstract petals or wings. The bottom square consists of oval shapes resembling eyes. Both squares are filled with a dark color palette, with the lower square having a slightly lighter hue. The composition focuses on symmetry and repetition in an abstract form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.5 x 23.1 cm (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.796

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: E. DWilliams

Wikidata ID

Q64557094

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