Printed Delaines

c. 1936

Millia Davenport

Associated Names
Millia Davenport

Artist, American, 1895 - 1992

This is a painting of textile patterns. It shows different textile designs organized in a grid-like format. The left side has small squares with checked, plaid, and geometric designs in various colors. The right side has larger squares with intricate patterns like florals with bold colors and contrasts. The designs include floral motifs, checks, plaids, linear designs, and some abstract or geometric patterns in vibrant colors. The background is a plain, muted color like cream or light beige, emphasizing the colorful designs. The painting resembles a textile designer's sample sheet displaying a variety of fabric patterns for selection or inspiration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.7 cm (11 3/8 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.900


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614849

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