Printed Textile

c. 1938

Eleanor Rogers

Associated Names
Eleanor Rogers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays blocky, zigzagging lines and rectangular shapes in a symmetric arrangement creating an intricate and abstract pattern. The use of square and rectangular forms gives the piece a mosaic-like quality, reminiscent of a quilt or artful textile. The top features a row of stepped lines, the central area has cascading chevron patterns, and the bottom section includes cross-like figures. The color scheme includes earthy browns, deep greens, and small orange floral-like dots.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.1 x 23.5 cm (16 15/16 x 9 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.801

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Rogers

Wikidata ID

Q64558247

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