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This is a drawing of a floral and geometric pattern. The design features red rounded flowers, likely stylized roses, interspersed amongst dark green leaves in a symmetrical pattern. Intricate line work forms circular motifs around the flowers. Curved red lines accentuate the composition, giving it a framed structure. The surrounding areas are a creamy white, allowing the darker tones of the design to stand out vividly. Black ink appears to be used for additional details such as the foliage and the linear elements. The overall design carries an Arts and Crafts Movement aesthetic.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Applique Coverlet
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.
- Date
- c. 1936
- Medium
- watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 36 x 28.1 cm (14 3/16 x 11 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 84" wide; 96" long
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.15068
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- Pennsylvania
- American
- appliqué
Inscription
lower right in black ink: ERNEST TOWERS JR. DEL. 133
NGA object ID 27159. 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.