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The image shows a grid of twelve triangles, each divided diagonally to display various patterns and colors. The designs include lines, checks, waves, and organic motifs. The patterns are reminiscent of floral arrangements, woven textiles, and tiled surfaces. The intricate designs, framed by triangles, resemble decorative tiles or fabric swatches, each unique in its storytelling through color and pattern.
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The image shows a grid of twelve triangles, each divided diagonally to display various patterns and colors. The designs include lines, checks, waves, and organic motifs. The patterns are reminiscent of floral arrangements, woven textiles, and tiled surfaces. The intricate designs, framed by triangles, resemble decorative tiles or fabric swatches, each unique in its storytelling through color and pattern.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

18 Printed Delaines

Martha Reed

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
sheet: 37.8 × 45.1 cm (14 7/8 × 17 3/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.911
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: M.E. Reed

NGA object ID 13120. 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.