Calico

1940

Marie Lutrell

Associated Names
Marie Lutrell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a floral fabric design. The image features a square piece of fabric with an intricate floral pattern against a plain background. The fabric contains flowers in shades of pink, red, blue, and violet, with green leaves interspersed throughout. The design is dense, with overlapping flowers creating a tapestry of colors and natural shapes. Each flower appears delicately rendered, suggesting a hand-drawn quality. The borders of the fabric are outlined, emphasizing the contained creativity within the square. The drawing captures the elegance and detail of textile design, showcasing botanical motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.6 x 24.5 cm (13 5/8 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3331


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 584, no. 2125.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: MARIE / LUTTRELL - 40

Wikidata ID

Q64595240

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