Coverlet (Section of)

c. 1940

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

The image depicts a rectangular arrangement of small dots and lines forming geometric patterns against a plain backdrop. The design includes a central square surrounded by a grid of straight lines and curves, creating an architectural appearance resembling a window or building facade. The patterns alternate between dense blocks and open spaces, evoking circuit boards or decorative tiles. The design showcases repeated geometric motifs that capture the complexity and simplicity of familiar structures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 26.7 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.583


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: C. Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540415

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