Bedspread

c. 1936

E. Boyd

Associated Names
E. Boyd

Artist, American, 1903 - 1974

The image displays an array of vibrant shapes and curves that intertwine and overlap against a pale background. It presents an abstract composition, with bold, flowing lines. The shapes and colors, including deep browns, blues, pinks, and yellows, suggest familiar objects such as clouds, plants, or petals, reminiscent of nature's forms, yet transformed into an imaginative representation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.3 x 46.8 cm (14 11/16 x 18 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 50" wide; 60" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14760

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64556119

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