Printed Cotton - Historical

c. 1940

Joseph Lubrano and A. Zimet

Associated Names
Joseph Lubrano

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A. Zimet

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative textile pattern. It features a repeating motif with circular portraits interspersed with floral and bird designs. The portraits are enclosed in circular frames and surrounded by leaves and berries in red, blue, and green. Birds, possibly eagles, are also included. The composition has a symmetrical and harmonious design, reminiscent of traditional textile or wallpaper patterns from historical decor.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.4 × 23 cm (11 9/16 × 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 1/4" high; 5 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.929

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 580, no. 2107.

Wikidata ID

Q64591294

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