Silk Quilt - Roman Stripe

c. 1939

Elgin Moncure Styll

Associated Names
Elgin Moncure Styll

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an abstract composition of horizontal stripes in a square formation, bordered by a vertical stripe on the left. The stripes have various colors such as red, brown, blue, and yellow, resembling a woven textile or quilt. The leftmost vertical stripe is olive green and includes stitch-like patterns, giving it a fabric-like look. The arrangement is set against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.7 x 22.9 cm (13 11/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 60" wide; 50" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.481

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in watercolor: ELGIN M. STYLL / WPA - VA

Wikidata ID

Q64558310

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