Applique Coverlet

c. 1936

John R. Towers

Associated Names
John R. Towers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an arrangement of petal-like shapes in yellow and red with green leaf shapes, creating a pattern. The design exhibits a repetitive pattern with a lattice-like border on the top and left sides.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.1 x 24.5 cm (13 13/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 84" long; 96" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.337


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: J.R. TOWERS DEL. 133.

Wikidata ID

Q64583850

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