Detail of Coverlet: Technique Demonstration

1935/1942

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

The image shows four rectangular patterns arranged vertically and numbered from 1 to 4. 1. The first rectangle features a grid of intersecting lines. 2. The second rectangle displays a pattern of interconnected loops and lines. 3. The third rectangle showcases bold splashes of blue and orange colors within the design. 4. The fourth rectangle presents a denser version of the pattern with intricate detailing in blue and orange hues.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 24 cm (14 x 9 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3245

More About this Artwork

This painting depicts an angel in flight, facing the left and playing a trumpet. The angel's wings are spread out behind them, and their feet are extended out horizontally to the right. A small rod or post extends downward from the torso of the angel. The angel is entirely painted in shades of yellow, reddish-brown, and gray, reminiscent of weathered metal with patches of rust. Small rivets are visible at joints and edges of the angel, which appears to be comprised of small panels. The background of the painting is plain beige paper.

Article:  Seven Highlights from the Index of American Design

Peer into the American past with a collection of Great Depression–era watercolors.

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: C. Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540480

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