Woven Coverlet

c. 1937

Helen Bronson

Associated Names
Helen Bronson

Artist, American, c. 1900 - 1990

The image shows a woven textile with a large pattern consisting of floral motifs, geometric designs, and intricate depictions of structures and animals. The color palette includes shades of pink and cream, with a fringe of beige at the bottom edge. The textile is positioned with its top left corner folded over, revealing its intricate pattern and some text that includes names such as "ROBERT" and "ALEXANDER." The design is symmetrical with repeated motifs throughout, and the fold creates a diagonal line across the upper left area where the pink hue is more concentrated.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.2 x 40.8 cm (18 9/16 x 16 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 88" long; 75" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2634


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Helen Bronson.

Wikidata ID

Q64573420

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