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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
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America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Stencilled Wall

1935/1942

Mildred E. Bent

Associated Names

Mildred E. Bent

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image consists of repetitive shapes and lines arranged in rows resembling sunburst motifs, surrounded by swirling patterns and alternating bands of U-shaped elements. It also includes a decorative fringe at the top with scalloped arcs, tassels, and leaf-like details.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 63.9 x 34.6 cm (25 3/16 x 13 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16045

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614741

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