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Wallpaper Border

c. 1939

Moses Bank

Associated Names

Moses Bank

Artist, American, born Poland, 1907 - 1988

The image depicts a decorative floral design on a band. The central strip is adorned with an intricate pattern of stylized flowers and leaves against a dark background. The palette consists of rich greens, pinks, and subtle yellows. The flowers are depicted with a sense of motion, as the petals seem to unfurl gracefully within the rectangular band.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29 x 22.8 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 1 3/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.17380

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: M. BANK

Wikidata ID

Q64617975

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