Cotton Antique Prints

c. 1941

Mary C. Davidson

Associated Names
Mary C. Davidson

Artist, American, 1892 - 1973

Two rectangular fabric swatches are positioned vertically in the center of the image. The top swatch contains horizontal stripes in red, orange, and brown with intricate patterns. The lower swatch is a dark mottled blue with scattered flower motifs in colors like yellow, white, and red. The color palette includes earthy tones like red, orange, brown, and blue, along with accents of brighter colors like yellow and red. The two swatches are aligned centrally on a beige background, with the upper design flush against the top, and the lower design beneath it. The background contains remnants of colorful, abstract patterns on the left edge. The name "Mary C Davidson" is printed beneath the lower swatch.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.1 x 28.4 cm (10 11/16 x 11 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.788


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: Mary C. Davidson.

Wikidata ID

Q64614836

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