Material Woven from Cat-tails

c. 1935

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names
Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

The image features two rectangular sections placed side by side, both filled with intricate patterns of lines and geometric shapes. The left section showcases a densely packed abstract design with numerous diamond and X shapes. The right section displays a more orderly sequence of abstract lines and geometric shapes, with repeating Xs and diamond forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 13 x 19 cm (5 1/8 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11603

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center verso in graphite: General Plan showing repeat of / Pattern. Case 95 / Mat. Woven of cat-tails - 12" x 6" / Ojibway - Eastern Woodland / Melita Hofman - Nov. 19, 1935

Wikidata ID

Q64614391

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