Quilted Bedspread

c. 1936

Irene Schaefer

Associated Names
Irene Schaefer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an intricate floral embroidery pattern. The image shows a square piece of fabric adorned with delicate floral motifs. The design features a variety of flowers, leaves, and vines woven in an arrangement across the fabric. The embroidery is detailed with a symmetrical pattern suggesting natural elegance. Light and shadow play across the fabric, highlighting the texture and depth of the stitching. Various border patterns frame the fabric, enhancing the overall elegance and complexity of the design. The drawing is labeled as a quarter of the full design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.7 × 23 cm (11 11/16 × 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.185


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574914

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