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The image shows a grid of six rectangular sections with intricate patterns of curved and swirling lines. The patterns resemble stylized floral and leaf motifs, with a variety of colors such as greens, blues, pinks, and browns used to enhance the nature-inspired designs.
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The image shows a grid of six rectangular sections with intricate patterns of curved and swirling lines. The patterns resemble stylized floral and leaf motifs, with a variety of colors such as greens, blues, pinks, and browns used to enhance the nature-inspired designs.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Afghan Throw

Erwin Stenzel

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 24.8 x 35.5 cm (9 3/4 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 72" long; 56" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.225
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Erwin Stenzel

NGA object ID 12434. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.