Bundle Handkerchief

c. 1936

Alfred Denghausen

Associated Names
Alfred Denghausen

Artist, American, c. 1907 - 1995

This is a painting of a piece of tartan fabric with a red, blue, and beige plaid pattern. The fabric features a grid of intersecting horizontal and vertical stripes in varying widths, creating a patchwork of squares and rectangles. The red and blue tones dominate the pattern, with ivory and gray tones offering contrast. The edges of the fabric appear slightly uneven. The texture of the fabric is discernible. The overall composition is simple yet methodical, focusing on the repetitive arrangement of the plaid design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27 x 21.6 cm (10 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" wide; 9 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3342

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534287

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