Quilt

c. 1936

Therkel Anderson

Associated Names
Therkel Anderson

Artist, American, born Denmark, 1896 - 1977

This is a drawing of a quilt design. The central focus is a symmetric, colorful quilt pattern featuring a pink flower with green leaves on a white background. The quilt design is composed of quilted patterns that mimic floral and feather motifs. The edges of the quilt design are bordered by a pink, curved design element. In the upper right corner, there is a smaller representation of the entire quilt pattern. The design includes attention to detail, symmetry, and color balance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.443


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: SCALE 1/4" to 1" / THERKEL ANDERSON

Wikidata ID

Q64633133

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