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Valance from a set of Bed Curtains

1935/1942

Mina Greene

Associated Names

Mina Greene

Artist, American, c. 1903 - unknown

This is a painting of stylized figures on a light background. The figures are depicted in a whimsical style wearing blue and grey clothes, engaged in various activities. They are scattered across the canvas in a dynamic manner. Lines suggest motion. The background is neutral, emphasizing the blue and grey hues of the figures. The style is reminiscent of traditional East Asian art.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

sheet: 57 × 70.8 cm (22 7/16 × 27 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2932

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MINA GREEN

Wikidata ID

Q64617650

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