Appliqued Coverlet - Tree Design

c. 1936

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a pattern of intricately detailed, large floral designs, including various rose-like flowers with abundant green leaves, branching across the canvas. The color palette consists of soft pinks, yellows, blues, with accents of dark and light greens. In the foreground, several vines twist and turn, filled with clusters of blossoms positioned throughout the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 30 cm (14 1/8 x 11 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.336

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64559607

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