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[Coverlet - section]

c. 1940

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names

Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

The image displays intersecting lines and blocks forming a grid-like pattern with a central square filled with various textures and tones. The abstract composition resembles a woven textile or fabric swatch, with layered strands and a checkered design resembling plaid or tartan patterns. The contrasting dark and light sections give the impression of a woven material.

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Artwork overview

Medium

transparent and opaque watercolor and ink over graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Laura E. Young
Dimensions

sheet: 27.94 × 34.29 cm (11 × 13 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2022.33.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Curated TX, Austin (a home consignment shop); purchased by Laura Young, 2021; gift to NGA, 2022.

Associated Names

Young, Laura

Inscriptions

"C. Christoffels" lower right margin, black ink.

Markings

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