The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 22, 2026

A horizontally oriented ink drawing arranges black geometric motifs on tan paper in a repeating sequence. Framed by thin parallel lines, solid black triangles with curved sides point left, alternating with scalloped semicircles containing internal arcs. Vertical lines segment the band into distinct units. The composition creates a rhythmic frieze where the sharp, dark points of the triangles contrast with the rounded, lobed forms of the adjacent semicircles.

San Ildefonso Pottery Design

Before 1928

Kenneth M. Chapman

(American, 1875–1968)
America, Native America, New Mexico, San Ildefonso, Early 20th century
drawing
Page: 25.4 x 7.9 cm (10 x 3 1/8 in.)
Educational Purchase Fund 1928.42
Location: Not on view
  • Purchased from Dr. K.M. Chapman, Santa Fe, N.M.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1928.42