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Quilt Section

c. 1940

Cornelius Christoffels and Margaret Linsley

Associated Names

Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

Margaret Linsley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a square made up of smaller triangles in various colors and patterns, including green, red, purple, blue, yellow, and black. The triangles are arranged to create an intricate geometric design, resembling a quilt or mosaic. Some of the triangles have patterns like polka dots, stripes, and checks.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 11" square
Accession Number

1943.8.315

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64540573

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