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Quilt

c. 1937

Dorothy Posten

Associated Names

Dorothy Posten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays bold, wavy lines in green and red, creating a visual contrast. The design features abstract shapes that resemble undulating ribbons or paths, along with arrangements of green and red forms resembling stylized floral motifs or four-leaf clovers. The repetitive nature of the design adds a rhythmic quality to the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 64.2 x 45.9 cm (25 1/4 x 18 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 107" long; 99" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.2768

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555969

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