Linen Towel

c. 1937

Eva Wilson

Associated Names
Eva Wilson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a textile item with a light cream color and bright red decorative embroidery. A horizontal band across the middle of the textile contains a repeating red geometric pattern set against the cream background. The color palette includes cream, red, and hints of white from the fabric's fringes and accents. The textile is centered vertically on a neutral-colored surface, giving it a symmetrical appearance with fringe details extending slightly beyond the bottom edge.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.2 x 27.8 cm (14 5/8 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 36" long; 12 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.559

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64560904

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