Woven Jacquard Coverlet

c. 1939

Mary Berner

Associated Names
Mary Berner

Artist, American, born Germany, 1901 - 2003

This is a photograph of a woven textile. The textile features a complex pattern composed of geometric and representational designs, arranged in a grid-like layout. The upper sections have intricate floral motifs and symmetrical designs with paired birds and botanical elements, using a contrasting color scheme primarily in reds and blues. The lower sections depict architectural elements like rows of stylized buildings or houses, interspersed with tree-like patterns. The sides of the textile have fringed edges. Each panel of the textile contains repeated elements, suggesting a method of weaving that emphasizes symmetry and repeatability.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 55.3 x 69.5 cm (21 3/4 x 27 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 72" long; 84" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2787


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: Mary Berner.

Wikidata ID

Q64607489

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