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Calico

c. 1941

Genevieve Sherlock

Associated Names

Genevieve Sherlock

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts blue geometric shapes and lines scattered across a square canvas, creating an abstract pattern. The shapes resemble mechanical bees with angular forms. The repetition of these forms over a grid evokes a sense of order. The canvas is centered on a larger blank backdrop.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.6 x 22.9 cm (10 7/8 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.870

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64571055

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