Handwoven Coverlet

c. 1938

Magnus S. Fossum

Associated Names
Magnus S. Fossum

Artist, American, 1888 - 1980

The image displays a rectangular pattern of intersecting vertical and horizontal lines forming a grid-like structure. The composition includes squares and rectangles of varying sizes in colors like blue, brown, and beige. The lines resemble the warp and weft threads of a fabric, with some areas densely packed, hinting at a rich texture akin to a traditional plaid design. The arrangement evokes the geometries found in woven textiles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 27.8 cm (13 7/8 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 74" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.624

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: MAGNUS S. FOSSUM

Wikidata ID

Q64594617

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