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Wall Decoration

c. 1939

John Collins

Associated Names

John Collins

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a pattern of pomegranates and leaves on a beige background. The pomegranates are reddish-pink with shades of white, and the leaves are dark green. A decorative border with a repeating black and white motif is shown at the top. The pomegranates and leaves are evenly distributed in the center, while the border is positioned near the top.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 43.7 x 43.4 cm (17 3/16 x 17 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.15975

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582169

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