Historical Printed Textile

c. 1939

Suzanne Roy

Associated Names
Suzanne Roy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative textile pattern. The artwork features a square section of intricately designed fabric with an ornate pattern. The pattern is composed mainly of rich orange and blue tones, with intricate swirls, floral motifs, and parallel vertical lines which suggest an elaborate tapestry or wallpaper design. The details within the fabric include abstract shapes that look like leaves and floral designs. The overall composition is symmetrical and balanced.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.9 x 35.5 cm (13 3/8 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high; 6 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.922

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Suzanne Roy -

Wikidata ID

Q64632859

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