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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Wall Paper

c. 1937

Nicholas Acampora

Associated Names

Nicholas Acampora

Artist, American, born Italy, 1886 - 1950

This is a drawing of two ornamental wallpaper designs. The left side features a pattern of green leaves and golden ribbons on a neutral backdrop. The right section displays scalloped and zigzag bands in green and beige, with orange flowers and green foliage. Each section is intricately detailed.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 45.5 cm (14 x 17 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.15994

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: N. Acampora

Wikidata ID

Q64618209

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