Materials from Quilt

c. 1937

Dorothy Posten

Associated Names
Dorothy Posten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features six square-shaped patterns on a beige background. The top left square displays vertical wavy red lines interspersed with slanted black dashed lines. The top middle square has a bold plaid pattern in red and black. The top right square incorporates an abstract floral design with red blossoms. The bottom left square has a diamond pattern in brown. The bottom middle square presents vertical stripes of blue accented by shorter horizontal lines. The bottom right square is adorned with red floral silhouettes against a dark background. Each pattern offers a unique abstract interpretation of visual elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 28 cm (9 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.985


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555953

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