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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Shaker Rug

1935/1942

Mona Brown

Associated Names

Mona Brown

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rectangular shape with horizontal parallel lines in various colors on a plain background. The lines alternate in colors like blue, red, brown, and green. The structured alignment and repetition of the stripes suggest a pattern resembling fabric textures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.8 x 21.5 cm (11 3/4 x 8 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16431

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Monta Brown

Wikidata ID

Q64617955

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