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Curtain Drapery

c. 1936

Henry Meyers

Associated Names

Henry Meyers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a decorative pattern with large pink flowers and birds on a yellowish-beige background. The color palette includes shades of green, vibrant pinks, and brown. Floral branches extend vertically throughout the central area with birds perched among them and flowers scattered around. At the bottom, there is a section resembling lace trim in grayscale tones.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 57" wide; 69" long
Accession Number

1943.8.817

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573801

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