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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Chintz

c. 1936

Erwin Stenzel

Associated Names

Erwin Stenzel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features two horizontal bands of floral designs. The central band contains larger flowers with intricate petal details and broad leaves, while smaller blossoms fill the top and bottom bands. The color palette includes earthy tones such as browns, greens, and soft reds.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.8 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7" long; 6" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.902

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: GEO. LOUGHRIDGE

Wikidata ID

Q64559911

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