Coverlet

c. 1940

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

This is a painting of a floral tapestry design. The artwork presents a square fragment of a textile featuring an intricate floral pattern in blue and white tones. The tapestry includes a detailed design of blooming flowers, leaves, and branches, embroidered against a deep blue background. A border with repeating geometric patterns frames the top and bottom edges of the fabric.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.6 x 35.5 cm (10 1/2 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 90" long; 76" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.690

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: C. Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540456

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