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1935/1942

Marion Gaylord

Associated Names

Marion Gaylord

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rectangular textile object with an upper section in solid green and a lower section featuring a patterned design. Below the green portion, the fabric is divided into multiple diamond shapes with a colorful floral pattern, incorporating reds, yellows, whites, and greens, separated by dark lines. The object is centrally placed against an off-white plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.3 x 27.7 cm (13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2137

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595331

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