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Sample of Calico

c. 1941

Genevieve Sherlock

Associated Names

Genevieve Sherlock

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a square filled with diagonal lines, with each line connecting two small circles to create an abstract pattern. The arrangement of shapes resembles matchsticks or rods with spheres at both ends, positioned in a repeating diagonal layout across the blue square. The design appears structured and repetitive, reminiscent of motifs found in textiles or wallpaper.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.6 x 22.7 cm (10 7/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.871

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64571056

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