Materials from Patchwork Bedspread

c. 1936

Frances Lichten

Associated Names
Frances Lichten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a collection of fabric swatches with various patterns. The artwork showcases nine different fabric designs, each with its unique pattern and color scheme, artistically arranged on a neutral background. The center swatch is a larger tan piece featuring delicate floral embroidery with red and green accents. Surrounding it are smaller rectangular swatches with various designs: a red and black striped piece with floral motifs, a red, white, and black plaid, a blue and white floral geometric, a simple linear pattern, and other abstract designs each rendered in subtle, earthy tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 28 cm (13 7/8 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1002


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: -FRANCES / LICHTEN-

Wikidata ID

Q64562210

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