This is a painting of a geometric motif design on a flat object. The painting features an object with symmetrical, colorful geometric patterns on its surface. The pattern is repeated at both the top and bottom sections of the object, separated by a horizontal line. The intricate designs incorporate bold red, black, green, and blue lines, forming zigzags and rectangles. The background is neutral and the surface of the object shows a textured, aged appearance.
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This is a painting of a geometric motif design on a flat object. The painting features an object with symmetrical, colorful geometric patterns on its surface. The pattern is repeated at both the top and bottom sections of the object, separated by a horizontal line. The intricate designs incorporate bold red, black, green, and blue lines, forming zigzags and rectangles. The background is neutral and the surface of the object shows a textured, aged appearance.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Book Cover

Ann Gene Buckley

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 34.8 x 26.1 cm (13 11/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.18230
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Los Angeles
  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: Ann Gene Buckley

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