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Ceiling Decoration

c. 1941

William Kieckhofel

Associated Names

William Kieckhofel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a series of curved and linear shapes converging towards the center, with two prominent arches creating a V-like pattern. At the intersection of these arches, there is an abstract design resembling a stylized floral motif. Above this floral shape, there is a diamond-patterned sphere. The composition is set against a textured background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: Approx. 6' to 7'high
Accession Number

1943.8.6513

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W.KIECKHOFEL

Wikidata ID

Q64637807

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