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c. 1938

Fred Hassebrock

Associated Names
Fred Hassebrock

Artist, American, 1903 - 1978

This is a drawing of a vertical strip with a colorful pattern. The image depicts a long, narrow piece of fabric or paper featuring a central section with a decorative motif resembling a lyre or harp in shades of yellow, orange, and brown. There are words above and below the motif. The strip is flanked by a gingham pattern in red and green vertical stripes. The overall composition suggests a design study or a rendered illustration of a textile piece emphasizing handwork and color contrasts on a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.5 x 22.8 cm (10 13/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2 1/4" wide; 4 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.94

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FRED HASSEBROCK

Wikidata ID

Q64570618

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