Plate 5

1940-1943

Louie H. Ewing

Associated Names
Louie H. Ewing

Artist, American, 1908 - 1983

This is a painting of a woven textile with horizontal stripes. It features an arrangement of alternating red and beige bands interspersed with narrow yellow and blue lines. The edges have a dark blue border, and there are decorative tassels at each corner. The overall aesthetic emphasizes texture and color contrast within the striped design. The style is similar to Agnes Martin.
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This is a photograph of a traditional patterned textile. The image shows a textile with intricate designs composed of geometric patterns in red, white, and dark blue. The motifs include parallel zigzag patterns, diamond shapes, and stepped linear arrangements. The design indicates symmetry and repetition, suggesting careful planning, cultural significance, and skilled craftsmanship in its creation.

Plate 1

Louie H. Ewing

1940

Navajo Blankets

Louie H. Ewing

1940

The image displays a series of abstract zigzag lines and diamond shapes. The zigzag patterns create a repeating motif across the fabric, while the central diamond shapes draw attention. The color palette includes shades of red, beige, gray, and dark blue. The geometric forms give the fabric an orderly and rhythmic appearance.

Plate 10

Louie H. Ewing

1940

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower left (verso), Design textile - Navajo Blankets

Markings

stamped in red: lower right, NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY; upper left (verso), PLATES FILED; stamped in black: upper right, PLATE 5; upper left (verso), NAVAJO BLANKETS Laboratory of Anthropology Santa Fe, New Mexico

Wikidata ID

Q76442375

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