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Wall Paper Border

c. 1937

Alfonso Umana

Associated Names

Alfonso Umana

Artist, American, born Colombia, 1908 - 1994

The image shows a rectangular composition with horizontal lines and shapes set against a plain background. At the top, there is a gold wave-like pattern, and below it, a red band with stylized motifs. The contrast between the gold and red bands creates a visually striking effect.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.1 x 22.6 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 1" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.16060

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. Umana

Wikidata ID

Q64534250

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