Printed Cotton - Historical

c. 1940

E.A. Smaller

Associated Names
E.A. Smaller

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative textile design featuring historical and symbolic motifs. The design depicts a repeating pattern that includes portraits, floral wreaths, and emblematic figures. Central to the design is an oval frame containing figures surrounded by intricate decorative elements. To each side, there are circular medallions with portrait heads bordered by floral arrangements. Additionally, there are depictions of the Statue of Liberty and patriotic symbols, such as stars and stripes. The color palette is subdued, utilizing soft browns and dusty pinks.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 36 × 44.9 cm (14 3/16 × 17 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 22" high; 25" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.933


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 580, no. 2106.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E.A. SMALLEN.

Wikidata ID

Q64556130

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