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The image displays a complex pattern of geometric shapes, including squares and circles formed by interlacing lines and dots on a blue background. In the center, a square pattern with red linear elements resembles a plaid design. Surrounding this are clusters of circular dots and rectangular shapes forming a rhythmic arrangement. The overall composition resembles a tapestry, evoking traditional handcrafted weaves.
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The image displays a complex pattern of geometric shapes, including squares and circles formed by interlacing lines and dots on a blue background. In the center, a square pattern with red linear elements resembles a plaid design. Surrounding this are clusters of circular dots and rectangular shapes forming a rhythmic arrangement. The overall composition resembles a tapestry, evoking traditional handcrafted weaves.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

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Cornelius Christoffels

Date
1935/1942
Medium
transparent and opaque watercolor, ink, and graphite on wove Strathmore paper
Dimensions
sheet: 27.15 × 35.56 cm (10 11/16 × 14 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
2022.33.3
Credit line
Gift of Laura E. Young
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record
Provenance

Curated TX, Austin (a home consignment shop); purchased by Laura Young, 2021; gift to NGA, 2022.

Inscription

"Christoffels" lower right margin, blue ink.

Marks

"STRATHMORE EITHER SIDE" blind stamp, upper left margin.

Watermarks

None.

NGA object ID 224244. 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.