Reticule

c. 1937

Edna C. Rex

Associated Names
Edna Crenshaw Rex

Artist, American, 1893 - 1972

The image shows a decorative textile piece with two large symmetrical ornamental patterns in the center. The patterns resemble stylized plants or floral motifs in brown and yellow against a deep blue background. The top of the textile has a gold scalloped edge, and tassels on one side with green and gold shades. The bottom part of the textile has small, evenly spaced triangular shapes in pink and muted gold. The center of the textile features intricate designs, with the objects standing out vividly against the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.4 x 27.5 cm (13 1/8 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2209


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Edna Rex

Wikidata ID

Q64556851

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