Hooked Rug

c. 1940

Dorothy Kiernan

Associated Names
Dorothy Kiernan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a cat surrounded by foliage-like patterns. The central focus is a stylized depiction of a cat with simple facial features. The background features swirling patterns in dark green and is accentuated by decorative flourishes resembling leaves in shades of pink and yellow. The border follows a similar color scheme, enhancing the ornamental appearance. The style is reminiscent of folk art with a simplified and colorful approach. The text "scale 1/4 in to 1 in" is marked on the bottom left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.9 × 30 cm (9 × 11 13/16 in.)Original IAD Object: 72" wide; 34" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.250

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555916

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