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The image displays a grid-like pattern of small, pixelated squares closely arranged to form an abstract mosaic. In the center, the design shows floral shapes with leafy extensions and white blossoms on a red background. The structure resembles cross-stitch or needlepoint designs and is complemented by a border of diagonal lines.
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The image displays a grid-like pattern of small, pixelated squares closely arranged to form an abstract mosaic. In the center, the design shows floral shapes with leafy extensions and white blossoms on a red background. The structure resembles cross-stitch or needlepoint designs and is complemented by a border of diagonal lines.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Afghan

Renee A. Monfalcone

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 42.6 x 35 cm (16 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 48" wide; 72" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.519
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Bristol
  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Renee A. Monfalcone

NGA object ID 12728. 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.