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Wall Paper Border

c. 1937

John Garay

Associated Names

John Garay

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a decorative horizontal border with large pink roses and green leaves on the right, and a central golden oval element flanked by stylized golden leaves on the left. The color palette includes rich browns, greens, gold, and pinks on an off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.6 cm (9 x 12 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 2 1/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.16068

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: JOHN GARAY

Wikidata ID

Q64582670

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