Printed Cotton 1938

J. Howard Iams' 1938 "Printed Cotton" is a detailed watercolor design for a fabric featuring a repeating pattern of pink roses and smaller floral motifs on a white background. The artist, known for his textile designs, captures the intricate details and color variations of a printed cotton fabric in this realistic depiction. The watercolor's composition also includes three smaller examples of other possible fabric patterns, with vertical stripes and small florals. These designs demonstrate the artist's exploration of different repeating motifs and the potential applications of his work.