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Afghan

c. 1941

Renee A. Monfalcone

Associated Names

Renee A. Monfalcone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a grid-like pattern of small, pixelated squares closely arranged to form an abstract mosaic. In the center, the design shows floral shapes with leafy extensions and white blossoms on a red background. The structure resembles cross-stitch or needlepoint designs and is complemented by a border of diagonal lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 42.6 x 35 cm (16 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 48" wide; 72" long
Accession Number

1943.8.519

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Renee A. Monfalcone

Wikidata ID

Q64620336

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