Applique Quilt

1935/1942

Mildred E. Bent

Associated Names
Mildred E. Bent

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative textile pattern showcasing a repeated design of circular red motifs encircled by green leaf-like forms on a light background. The red circular forms contain geometric shapes within, interspersed with red floral designs and green vines. The composition is bordered by alternating green and red design elements, resembling traditional textile design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.9 x 41 cm (21 5/8 x 16 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2566

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2019

  • Maine and the Index of American Design, The Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, 5 Oct 2018-25 Mar 2019, cat. 3.

Bibliography

2018

  • Bianco, Jane. Maine and the Index of American Design. exh. cat. Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockand, Maine, October 5, 2018 - March 24, 2019: 27, cat 3, ill.

Wikidata ID

Q64614722

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