Quilt Section

c. 1940

Cornelius Christoffels, Margaret Linsley

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

Margaret Linsley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts various geometric shapes, including triangles and squares, arranged in a balanced and symmetric pattern. In the center, there is a patchwork of multicolored triangles and squares, resembling a quilt or stained glass design. Surrounding the central patchwork is a border of alternating bands of pink and red stripes, along with smaller pink dots. The overall composition evokes a creative textile or mosaic design, with vibrant colors and dynamic patterns creating a lively visual effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35.5 × 27.9 cm (14 × 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.313


Artwork history & notes

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Wikidata ID

Q64540412

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