Glazed Chintz

c. 1936

Edmond W. Brown

Associated Names
Edmond W. Brown

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an intricate wallpaper design featuring birds and floral elements. The central motif of the design consists of pairs of birds nestled together, surrounded by flowers and foliage. The background is a muted pink, which adds warmth and contrast to the cool blues and browns used for the natural elements. The composition is vertically oriented, with the design repeating in a seamless manner. The linework and attention to detail suggest a sense of elegance and sophistication, reminiscent of classic decorative arts often utilized in interior design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 23.3 cm (11 3/8 x 9 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18" wide; 36" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.854


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Edmond W. Brown

Wikidata ID

Q64556790

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