Materials from Quilt

c. 1937

Dorothy Posten

Associated Names
Dorothy Posten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows six rectangular shapes arranged in a two-by-three grid on a plain background. The first shape on the top row displays diagonal thin lines, the second has a grid-like pattern, and the third features colorful flowers and leaves. On the bottom row, the shapes display small floral motifs on a brown backdrop, repeated large letters, and swirling dot-connected formations. Each rectangle has a different design, contributing to a tapestry of abstract visual elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 27.8 cm (9 x 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.980

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555946

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