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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
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Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Wallpaper

1935/1942

A. Menendez

Associated Names

A. Menendez

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features repeated ornate diamond-like shapes bordered with swirling, curly patterns, interspersed with floral motifs resembling roses and other blossoms. These elements create a repetitive pattern reminiscent of vintage wallpaper or fabric, with symmetrical arrangements. The overall aesthetic connects to decorative arts used in home decor, blending geometric precision with organic floral forms.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.8 x 28.9 cm (9 x 11 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17491

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. MENENDEZ

Wikidata ID

Q64533068

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