Quilt

c. 1939

Carmel Wilson and Cora Parker

Associated Names
Cora Parker

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Carmel Wilson

Artist, American, 1893 - 1977

This is a painting of a patchwork quilt design. The artwork depicts a hexagonal quilt pattern with various pieces of fabric sewn together to create a central flower-like motif that radiates outward. The fabric displays different patterns and colors such as pastel pinks, deep blues, rich browns, and creamy whites, intermingled with floral and geometric prints. The outer border consists of a densely patterned fabric featuring vibrant floral designs in red, green, blue, and yellow. The design suggests a focus on traditional craftsmanship and is in the style of a detailed textile illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.4 x 40.3 cm (19 13/16 x 15 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.353


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 553, no. 2040.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Cora Parker / + / Carmel Wilson

Wikidata ID

Q64538093

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