Woven Textile

1935/1942

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

This is a painting of an intricate textile design. The design features a pattern of alternating horizontal bands, created using a combination of blue, red, and off-white colors. Each band showcases different woven patterns, including geometrical shapes like diamonds and zigzags, and textures resembling a fabric weave. This piece emphasizes the interplay between color and pattern, as well as traditional craftsmanship and artistic exploration in textile design. It is oriented vertically on a blank background, emphasizing the woven patterns. This is in the style of Anni Albers.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.9 x 29.1 cm (14 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.574


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64540414

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