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Window Shade

c. 1937

George Beyer and Gene Luedke

Associated Names

George Beyer

Artist, American, 1900 - 1985

Gene Luedke

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a basket filled with flowers and birds in the center. The color palette consists of muted tones like pale blues, browns, and beiges. The central motif is flanked by two vertical bands on either side, appearing as slightly darker brown stripes against the lighter background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

silkscreen on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 68.6 x 101.8 cm (27 x 40 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.7728

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Mrs. Gene Luedke / Geo. Beyer

Wikidata ID

Q64571223

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