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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Shaker Rug Strips

1935/1942

Lucille Chabot

Associated Names

Lucille Chabot

Artist, American, 1908 - 2005

The image features a rectangular pattern made up of small, rectangular shapes arranged in a grid-like manner. The colors range from earthy browns and beiges to vibrant reds and turquoise, resembling a mosaic or patchwork quilt. The design may evoke a bird's eye view of a modern cityscape, with an interplay of colors and lines creating a complex surface.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 16.1 x 13.1 cm (6 5/16 x 5 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13694

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64594167

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