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The image shows a rectangular shape with rounded edges, resembling an elongated book or ledger. In the center, there are abstract rectangular and triangular patterns intersected by horizontal and vertical lines. The design includes red and green colors, along with intricate zigzag and wavy lines. The composition rests upon a textured base, giving the impression of an open, detailed tome.
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The image shows a rectangular shape with rounded edges, resembling an elongated book or ledger. In the center, there are abstract rectangular and triangular patterns intersected by horizontal and vertical lines. The design includes red and green colors, along with intricate zigzag and wavy lines. The composition rests upon a textured base, giving the impression of an open, detailed tome.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Book Cover

Randolph F. Miller

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.7 x 26.7 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: Approx. 1/4 size
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.7576
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Spanish Southwest
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: R.F.MILLER

NGA object ID 19774. 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.