Woven Coverlet

c. 1936

Elizabeth Valentine

Associated Names
Elizabeth Valentine

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a fabric pattern design. It illustrates a detailed pattern in shades of blue and off-white with intricate, symmetrical shapes such as ellipses and rectangles interlocking in a balanced arrangement. The fabric features large oval shapes surrounded by grid-like structures, below which there are two parallel bands with a simpler design. The craftsmanship and complexity suggest a careful and precise approach to textile design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/2 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 104" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.642

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: DETAIL 1" = 3" / E. VALENTINE.

Wikidata ID

Q64558861

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