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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Textile

c. 1941

Pearl Gibbo

Associated Names

Pearl Gibbo

Artist, American, 1900 - 1949

The image shows a rectangular pattern of small squares in alternating red and green tones. The squares create a checkerboard effect, resembling a woven fabric or picnic blanket. The repetitive shapes form an orderly and balanced design, similar to classic plaid patterns.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.5 x 35.4 cm (11 1/4 x 13 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.554

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Pearl Gibbo

Wikidata ID

Q64619254

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