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The image shows vertical stripes in blue, red, and beige, with intricate swirling lines and shapes forming an abstract design at the center. The combination creates a sense of depth and complexity similar to lacework or tapestry detailing. The composition suggests an abstract representation resembling an intricately designed fabric like a coverlet or quilt, highlighting the interplay of patterns and colors.
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The image shows vertical stripes in blue, red, and beige, with intricate swirling lines and shapes forming an abstract design at the center. The combination creates a sense of depth and complexity similar to lacework or tapestry detailing. The composition suggests an abstract representation resembling an intricately designed fabric like a coverlet or quilt, highlighting the interplay of patterns and colors.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bedspread

Christopher Hobbs

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.2 x 27 cm (13 7/8 x 10 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 72" long; 76" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.15061
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Kansas
  • American
Inscription

lower right in black ink: Christopher / Hobbs

NGA object ID 27152. 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.