Garment
1933Design for textile (1933)
The composition features a series of repeating, stylized, and abstract motifs arranged vertically in columns. The motifs appear to be designed for application on fabric, utilizing curved and angular lines, and incorporating distinct color blocks (teal/mint, deep red/maroon, and black outlines). The overall arrangement suggests a pattern repeat or a series of design options.
The piece is a preliminary sketch or design study, executed in ink and watercolor/pastel on paper. The lines are loose and illustrative, characteristic of early 20th-century design drafts.