Ingrain Carpet

c. 1937

Marian Curtis Foster

Associated Names
Marian Curtis Foster

Artist, American, 1909 - 1978

This is a painting of a textile swatch. The image shows a square piece of fabric with intricate patterns displayed against a plain, neutral background. The fabric swatch has a woven design featuring floral and leaf motifs, with a rich color palette consisting of warm earth tones like browns, golds, and reds, interspersed with cooler shades of blue and green. The edges of the fabric appear frayed. The detailed rendering and intricate patterns highlight the craftsmanship involved in the textile's creation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.9 x 35.8 cm (16 7/8 x 14 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 36" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.772

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595104

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