Woven Coverlet (Detail)

c. 1937

Magnus S. Fossum

Associated Names
Magnus S. Fossum

Artist, American, 1888 - 1980

This is a drawing of a woven pattern with fringes. It showcases a detailed, geometric woven textile design with intersecting bands of blue, red, brown, and white. The composition has a central cross-like arrangement where different patterns converge, creating a rich texture. On the right side, there are loose, flowing fringes extending from the woven fabric in shades of blue and red. The design emphasizes the intricacy of textile art with its meticulous and rhythmic interplay of colors and patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.1 x 22.3 cm (11 1/16 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.622


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lowr left in graphite: MAGNUS S. FOSSUM

Wikidata ID

Q64594616

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