Quilt

c. 1941

Betty Jacob

Associated Names
Betty Jacob

Artist, American, 1918 - 2000

The image depicts a quilt design featuring geometric shapes and floral motifs. The largest section showcases a symmetrical arrangement of red and yellow floral patterns set against a blue and grey background with leaf or feather motifs. The quilt sections are bordered with a red and yellow pattern. A smaller swatch of the quilt design is also shown. The rendering emphasizes the texture and complexity of quilting techniques.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 38.1 cm (20 1/16 x 15 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 81" wide; 101" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.462

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Betty Jacob

Wikidata ID

Q64537519

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