Pineapple Quilt

1935/1942

Mildred E. Bent

Associated Names
Mildred E. Bent

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of pineapples in a patterned arrangement. The image features repeated motifs of pineapples surrounded by leafy branches in a grid-like layout. The background is muted grey, highlighting the bright orange hue of the pineapples. The design is bordered by a wavy line that contains smaller floral and fruit embellishments in red, orange, and green tones. The overall aesthetic suggests a detailed and intricate embellishment typical of a decorative fabric piece. This is in the style of traditional textile illustrations or botanical art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.4 x 41.8 cm (20 1/4 x 16 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2565


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614721

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