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Coverlet Detail

c. 1940

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names

Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

The image displays a square with intersecting vertical and horizontal lines, creating a grid-like pattern. The design features alternating red and blue stripes resembling a woven fabric. The layout is reminiscent of a patchwork quilt or a checkerboard, with different sections forming a detailed pattern. The overall composition conveys a precise arrangement, akin to architectural blueprints or mosaic tiles.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26.7 x 35.6 cm (10 1/2 x 14 in.)
Original IAD Object: 72" wide, 96" long
Accession Number

1943.8.2881

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: C. Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540477

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