Hooked Rug (Cotton)

c. 1940

Charlotte Angus

Associated Names
Charlotte Angus

Artist, American, 1911 - 1989

This is a painting of an abstract pattern resembling a decorative rug. The composition features an oval shape at the center, divided into multiple sections by curved lines creating a pattern. Surrounding the central oval are floral motifs and geometric shapes with soft curves. The outer border consists of triangular red corners and layered frames in varying shades, creating depth. The color palette is muted with earthy tones dominating the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 44.8 cm (14 x 17 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 38" wide; 45 3/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2547

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 536, no. 1992.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CHARLOTTE ANGUS

Wikidata ID

Q64539653

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