Caswell Carpet

c. 1939

Charlotte Winter

Associated Names
Charlotte Winter

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a textile with a patchwork of square and rectangular panels, each containing intricate designs such as flowers, animals, and human figures. The color palette includes earthy tones such as browns, greens, and reds, complemented by accents of pink, blue, and white. The objects are organized in a grid pattern across the fabric, with floral designs and decorative motifs displayed across the rows and columns. Human figures are positioned centrally in one of the squares, surrounded by floral elements, while other squares depict animals and ornate vases interlaced with plant motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 61.9 x 52.8 cm (24 3/8 x 20 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 144" wide; 162" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2546


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 95, no. 193.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 528, no. 1979.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: CH Winter.

Wikidata ID

Q64539746

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