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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Rosary Beads

c. 1940

Josephine C. Romano

Associated Names

Josephine C. Romano

Artist, American, 1915 - 2009

The image shows two rows of abstract circular shapes on a plain background. Each shape has intricate spiral patterns resembling snail shells or rolled pastries. The pattern creates a visual rhythm against the negative space, highlighting the organic complexity and geometric alignment of the shapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.3 x 25.1 cm (13 7/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11928

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

right center in black ink: J / C Romano

Wikidata ID

Q64591519

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