Quilt

c. 1936

Lillian Causey

Associated Names
Lillian Causey

Artist, American, 1889 - 1949

This is a painting of an intricately designed textile or fabric. The focus of the painting is on a square piece of fabric folded neatly at one corner. The textile displays an ornate geometric pattern with a central floral emblem featuring red flowers with green leaves, surrounded by yellow and red tulip-like flowers. The overall background of the fabric is filled with a subtle, repetitive pale design that adds texture. The fabric's edge is lined prominently with a bold red border and an intricate white braid-like pattern framing it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 27.5 cm (13 15/16 x 10 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 84" high; 89" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.383

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64593114

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