Quilted Chintz Coverlet

c. 1936

Eugene La Foret

Associated Names
Eugene La Foret

Artist, American, 1884 - 1955

This is a drawing of an ornate and intricate pattern featuring birds and floral motifs. The image showcases a rich tapestry of detailed and stylized birds nestled among lush foliage and flowers. The background is filled with an intricate quilted design in deep red colors. The composition is densely packed, with the birds centrally positioned and surrounded by large, blooming flowers and fruit-like shapes. The drawing evokes a sense of elegance and artistry, designed for fabric or wallpaper, and is attributed to Eugene La Foret, as indicated at the bottom of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29 × 22.7 cm (11 7/16 × 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11" wide; 13 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.903


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: EUGENE La FORET.

Wikidata ID

Q64560495

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