Coverlet

c. 1940

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

This is a photograph of a woven textile sample featuring patterns and the name "Peter Lorenz" with the year "1841". The textile displays an intricate design composed of rows of floral and geometric motifs in vibrant colors such as red, green, and blue, set against a brown and neutral background. The patterns are symmetrical and repeated throughout the fabric. The name "Peter Lorenz" and the date "1841" are woven into the work. The fabric exudes a vintage and historical aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 24.5 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 72" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.689

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: C. Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540455

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