Hooked Rug

c. 1936

Marian Curtis Foster

Associated Names
Marian Curtis Foster

Artist, American, 1909 - 1978

The image shows a rectangular rug with an oval floral pattern at its center. The central motif features large flowers in colors like purple, red, and beige with green leaves and stems. The surrounding area has additional floral and leaf designs in colors such as light brown, green, and hints of pink on a light gray background. Darker brown leafy decorations fill the corners of the composition, contrasting with teal leaves at each corner. The rug is placed centrally and oriented horizontally on what appears to be a parchment or aged background, framed by a simple border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22 x 29.5 cm (8 11/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 52" long; 27 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3140


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Marian Curtiss

Wikidata ID

Q64595112

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