Coverlet

c. 1936

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

This is a painting of a decorative textile design. The image features a tapestry-like pattern with florals and geometric shapes, dominated by red and blue colors against a light background. The design includes intricate floral motifs and symmetrical arrangements, alongside a block of text reading "EMANUEL ETTINGER ARONSBURG" followed by the year "1841." This element interplays with the intricate border patterns that suggest weaving or embroidery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.665

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CChristoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540449

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