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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
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Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Pin Cushion

1935/1942

Frank Maurer

Associated Names

Frank Maurer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a circular formation with jagged, starlike protrusions around its edges. The central design features tessellated, colorful geometric shapes that interlock seamlessly in a kaleidoscopic pattern. The arrangement resembles a star or decorative medallion often seen in mosaics or stained glass windows, set centrally within a dark circular background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 33.2 cm (14 x 13 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13273

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FRANK MAURER

Wikidata ID

Q64570280

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