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Printed Cotton

c. 1936

George Loughridge

Associated Names

George Loughridge

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features swirling, curved lines and intricate loops arranged in a square formation, creating an abstract pattern. Within this design, two large flowers emerge in the center with petals and detailed centers, surrounded by dotted and curved vine-like structures. These elements are juxtaposed against a backdrop of checkerboard squares, combining light and dark brown hues, and intricate, lace-like black crackle patterns.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

sheet: 30.5 × 22.7 cm (12 × 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.883

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64571463

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