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Coverlet: Boston Town

c. 1939

Byron Dingman

Associated Names

Byron Dingman

Artist, American, 1886 - 1951

The image depicts rectangular and square shapes with intricate patterns and lines forming an abstract design. The abstract motifs resemble elements like buildings, vessels, and foliage. The red, blue, and purple hues create a tapestry effect, with sections resembling houses, windows, roofs, vessels, and stylized leaves or feathers.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 49.3 x 35.6 cm (19 7/16 x 14 in.)
Original IAD Object: 84" long; 82" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.747

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: BYRON A. DINGMAN / Allison Park PA.

Wikidata ID

Q64537799

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