Quilt

c. 1938

Eva Wilson

Associated Names
Eva Wilson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two geometric squares with intricate patterns and colors creating an abstract composition. The squares display a series of straight and curved lines with a repetitive swirled motif at the top of one. Each square contains a red rectangular shape at its center, flanked by colored bars resembling pillars in shades of blue and beige. The textured backgrounds in both squares suggest a woven or dotted surface, extending an abstract interpretation akin to a patchwork or quilt-like design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.9 x 37.9 cm (20 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 66" long; 56" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.459

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Eva Wilson

Wikidata ID

Q64560896

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