Bedspread

c. 1939

Henry Granet

Associated Names
Henry Granet

Artist, American, 1909 - 2002

This is a painting of a quilt pattern. The image depicts a quilt design featuring a series of pink stars arranged within a network of geometric shapes, including triangles, squares, and diamonds. The stars are evenly dispersed throughout the composition, positioned within diamond-shaped frames. These frames are surrounded by a mix of smaller geometric patterns in a variety of colors. The triangles create a dynamic, zigzag pattern that leads the eye around the image. The entire pattern is set against a neutral background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 72" wide; 96" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.419

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573768

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