Handwoven Coverlet (Detail)

c. 1937

Fred Peterson

Associated Names
Fred Peterson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays an arrangement of rectangular and linear shapes with intricate patterns and intersecting lines forming a grid-like composition. The abstract design resembles a detailed woven textile or a fringed fabric sample, with dark and light contrasting squares in the top left corner. The texture and formation create a visual reminiscent of a tablecloth or a decorative throw, with long strands extending to the right and bottom edges, suggesting a fringe or tassel effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.7 x 34.7 cm (14 7/16 x 13 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.618

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64570656

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