Table Napkin

c. 1940

Arthur G. Merkley

Associated Names
Arthur G. Merkley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative textile design. The painting features a square pattern with intricate and symmetrical ornamental elements. At the center, there is a detailed floral or geometric motif in white against a rich red background. Surrounding this central pattern is a border with a repeated checkerboard style, alternating small squares. The outer edge of the textile design is adorned with a fringe made of red, blue, and white fibers. The overall composition suggests a traditional design, possibly for a cloth or a decorative fabric. This is in the style of a textile design illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.5 x 43.7 cm (15 15/16 x 17 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.544


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Arthur Merkeley

Wikidata ID

Q64536581

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