Coverlet

1937

Ralph Atkinson

Associated Names
Ralph Atkinson

Artist, American, 1913 - 1995

This is a photograph of an ornate textile with intricate patterns. The image captures a red and white textile featuring elaborate designs including floral motifs and geometric shapes. The design is symmetrically arranged, with a central medallion surrounded by floral clusters and leafy patterns. Along the edges, there are bands of different patterns, with one side including a vertical fringe. The contrast between the red and white enhances the visibility of the intricate details, and the craftsmanship in the design suggests a blend of traditional and ornate decorative styles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache, watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.8 x 67.3 cm (20 x 26 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 78" wide; 88" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3276


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Atkinson - 3/37

Wikidata ID

Q64619762

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