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I very much enjoyed working on the drawing, so much so that I made a whole series of small watercolors that I can use at any time for application on embroidered purses, pillows, rugs and wall hangings.

— Sophie Taeuber-Arp

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Taeuber describes creating a series of watercolors that she intends to rework across carpets, bags, pillows, and wall covers

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