Tyler Coverlet

c. 1942

Arthur G. Merkley

Associated Names
Arthur G. Merkley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a textile pattern featuring floral and animal motifs. The image depicts an intricate design with symmetrical floral patterns, star shapes, and stylized leaves or petals in a grid layout. On the left side, there are vertical bands with repeating tree patterns enclosed by a picket fence and the text "MARY WEBB 1839". Below it, there is a lion motif. The surrounding text includes "JEFFERSON CO. NY". The central square section is filled with an elaborate arrangement of geometric floral designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 52.5 x 52.7 cm (20 11/16 x 20 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2631

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 541, no. 2003.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Arthur G. Merkeley

Wikidata ID

Q64536598

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