Tyler Coverlet

c. 1940

Arthur G. Merkley

Associated Names
Arthur G. Merkley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image contains geometric shapes and lines forming symmetrical patterns in a rectangular frame. In the center, there is an abstract floral motif resembling a circular mandala. It is surrounded by smaller shapes bordering it, while below, there is a row of stylized tree-like forms. On the left edge, there is an abstract representation of an eagle with outstretched wings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 60.2 x 50.3 cm (23 11/16 x 19 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2628

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Arthur G. Merkeley

Wikidata ID

Q64536594

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