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Red and White Table Napkin

c. 1939

Arthur G. Merkley

Associated Names

Arthur G. Merkley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a textile piece with a bird motif. The textile has a red hue with fringes on each side. In the center, there is a bird within foliage enclosed in a diamond shape. Surrounding the central motif are circular patterns and scrollwork. The design incorporates red and white colors.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40 x 41.4 cm (15 3/4 x 16 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.551

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Arthur G. Merkeley

Wikidata ID

Q64536582

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