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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Carpet

c. 1940

Arthur G. Merkley

Associated Names

Arthur G. Merkley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays intersecting lines and swirling shapes forming an intricate and abstract design. The shapes resemble paisley patterns and geometric forms interconnected in a complex network. The use of red and green hues and detailed patterns may evoke traditional textile designs or ornamental rugs with elaborate and decorative motifs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 41.1 x 54.6 cm (16 3/16 x 21 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3044

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Arthur G. Merkeley

Wikidata ID

Q64536604

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