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Woven Covering for Chair Back

1935/1942

Ingrid Selmer-Larsen

Associated Names

Ingrid Selmer-Larsen

Artist, American, 1913 - 2005

The image displays a square filled with densely packed, diagonally oriented lines forming various interwoven shapes. The colors primarily used are red and olive hues, creating a textured pattern suggesting a tactile, textile-like quality. The upper portion includes red, gray, and white shades, while the lower section features a band of dense olive-green.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 16.4 x 14.1 cm (6 7/16 x 5 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16791

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574842

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