Brick Sidewalk Tiles

1935/1942

Robert Gilson

Associated Names
Robert Gilson

Artist, American, 1903 - 1942

The image displays three sections with various geometric shapes arranged on the canvas. In the upper left, there is a square featuring a textured abstract design with intersecting lines forming diamond shapes. The upper right section showcases interconnected heart-like figures outlined in red, creating a grid-like pattern. The lower section shows a lightly sketched perspective drawing of a cube with lines resembling those in the square tile above. The composition connects geometric forms to familiar objects such as tiles and boxes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.1 x 58.6 cm (17 3/4 x 23 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15168


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64628906

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