14 Textiles from Patchwork Quilt

c. 1936

Millia Davenport

Associated Names
Millia Davenport

Artist, American, 1895 - 1992

The image shows a collection of rectangular and square swatches displaying different textile patterns. There are nine larger swatches arranged in a grid with several smaller swatches aligned vertically on the right. The designs feature motifs such as abstract shapes, floral patterns, and geometric arrangements. Colors range from muted purples, browns, beige, to soft greens and blues. Each pattern is unique, with some incorporating small, repeating elements like dots or leaves, and others featuring more intricate floral or geometric details. The painting is a study in textile design, highlighting the diversity of decorative styles and color schemes used in fabric creation. This is in the style of a textile designer or pattern artist, emphasizing both aesthetic appeal and functional design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.8 × 22.8 cm (11 3/4 × 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 88" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.885


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614844

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