Wallpaper

1935/1942

A. Menendez

Associated Names
A. Menendez

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features repeated ornate diamond-like shapes bordered with swirling, curly patterns, interspersed with floral motifs resembling roses and other blossoms. These elements create a repetitive pattern reminiscent of vintage wallpaper or fabric, with symmetrical arrangements. The overall aesthetic connects to decorative arts used in home decor, blending geometric precision with organic floral forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 28.9 cm (9 x 11 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17491

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. MENENDEZ

Wikidata ID

Q64533068