Chintz Bedspread

c. 1938

Julius Mihalik

Associated Names
Julius Mihalik

Artist, American, 1874 - 1940

This is a painting of a patterned composition featuring birds and floral motifs. The image has an intricate, multi-colored patchwork design comprising diamond-shaped segments, each filled with detailed illustrations of birds, flowers, and branches. Different sections use contrasting colors and styles, creating a dynamic visual mosaic. The color palette includes shades of red, blue, brown, and cream, and the decorative motifs suggest an influence from natural themes. The artwork gives an impression of classic textile patterns, reminiscent of traditional tapestries or fabric designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54 x 71 cm (21 1/4 x 27 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 80" long; 76" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2811


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 581, no. 2109.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: JULIUS MIHALIK

Wikidata ID

Q64591731

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