Zoar Coverlet

c. 1939

Ralph Russell

Associated Names
Ralph Russell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a woven textile pattern. It shows a fabric swatch with a checkerboard pattern of blue, red, and white threads creating a textured design. The intricate weaving is depicted with more detail on the right side, highlighting the colors and texture. A scaled-down diagram on the left illustrates the layout of the fabric with dimensions and proportions. Loose threads extend from the swatch's edges. The drawing includes annotations and measurements, suggesting a technical study of textile design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.8 x 56.2 cm (16 1/16 x 22 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 66" wide; 86" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3861

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: RALPH RUSSELL

Wikidata ID

Q64619893

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