Patchwork Quilt

c. 1936

Elizabeth Valentine

Associated Names
Elizabeth Valentine

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays an arrangement of hexagonal and octagonal shapes with geometric patterns and lines forming a tapestry. It features colors like blue, pink, yellow, and purple. The patterns resemble stylized flowers and could be likened to a mosaic or stained glass window. An inset at the top left corner shows a different section of the design in more subdued colors.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 22.7 cm (11 3/4 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 106" long; 99" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.433

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 1" = 14" / E. Valentine

Wikidata ID

Q64558859

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