Coverlet

1936

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names
J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

This painting depicts a woven textile pattern. It showcases a detailed textile split to display both the front and back sides of the fabric. The front side features a dark blue hue with a symmetrical grid of lighter blue and red floral and geometric patterns. The darker side has red, box-like flower shapes standing out against the deep blue backdrop. The lighter, flipped side reveals a cream or off-white base with a similar design, incorporating pink hues that align with the existing grid structure. Frayed tassels adorn the edges of the textile, adding a tactile element. The overall composition is structured, emphasizing the craftsmanship in textile design. This is in the style of Howard Sprague.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 63.5 x 50.9 cm (25 x 20 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 90" long; 86" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2792


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in watercolor: J. Howard Iams. 1938.

Wikidata ID

Q64579138

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