Coverlet

1936

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names
J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

This is a drawing of a textile design with a floral pattern. The image showcases a textile with an intricate floral motif primarily in shades of blue. The textile is displayed diagonally, with one corner folded over to show the other side of the fabric. The pattern includes circular floral forms and smaller flowers on a light background. The fold reveals a similar pattern in a darker shade of blue, indicating the textile is double-sided. The design is bordered with a fringed edge. The layout is balanced, displaying complexity and symmetry in the floral arrangements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 59.2 x 50.8 cm (23 5/16 x 20 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 75" wide; 84" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3270


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in watercolor: J. Howard Iams: 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64579145

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