Woven Coverlet

c. 1937

Magnus S. Fossum

Associated Names
Magnus S. Fossum

Artist, American, 1888 - 1980

The image displays a pattern composed of a grid of squares with intersecting lines and small squares at the intersections. The abstract composition resembles a woven fabric with a plaid or tartan design. The alternating blue, red, and brown colors alongside the white background give an appearance similar to a checkerboard. The image suggests a textile connection by showing a fold in one corner with fringes along the edge.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.8 cm (14 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 75" wide; 88" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.621

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: MAGNUS S. FOSSUM

Wikidata ID

Q64594615

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