Historical Printed Cotton

1940

D Davin

Associated Names
D Davin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a rectangular block displaying a traditional patterned design with two small depictions of rustic huts surrounded by foliage. The design includes intricately drawn flowers, leaves, and architectural motifs in warm browns and earth tones, accented with lighter shades. The intricate details stand out against a darker background, creating a vintage and ornate appearance. The scene lacks a defined horizon, mainly consisting of patterned motifs without a conventional landscape layout.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.3 x 40 cm (8 x 15 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/2" long' 25 3/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.932

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: DDavin 1940-

Wikidata ID

Q64540647

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