Printed Cotton

c. 1940

Henry Granet

Associated Names
Henry Granet

Artist, American, 1909 - 2002

The image shows a woven tapestry depicting two people lying in a bed. Both individuals are depicted from the waist up, positioned side by side. The person on the left has curly brown hair and closed eyes, wearing a light gray or blue nightgown. The person on the right, a man with short, dark brown hair and a beard, is holding an open book and leaning on his elbows. A small dog stands on the edge of the bed. The setting includes a richly adorned headboard and footboard, a tall grandfather clock, and vibrant red curtains. The edges of the tapestry are bordered with geometric patterns in shades of brown, red, and green, with small calendars or numeric grids in the corners.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.3 x 35.2 cm (16 1/4 x 13 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 20" wide; 27" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.928


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573770

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