Quilt

c. 1942

Edith Magnette

Associated Names
Edith Magnette

Artist, American, 1869-1947?

This image shows a painting of a richly textured quilt with intricate floral and leaf patterns. The quilt is made up of square sections with embossed designs of botanical elements such as stems, leaves, and flowers. Dark blue floral motifs separate each square, resembling four-petaled flowers. In the center, there is an embroidered inscription "G.P. 1826". The edges of the quilt are fringed, creating depth and texture. Shadows and highlights give the quilt a three-dimensional quality. The style of the artwork focuses on realistic depictions of fabric and texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 69.5 x 50.6 cm (27 3/8 x 19 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 96" long; 92 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2778


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 115, no. 228.

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: EDITH M. MAGNETTE

Wikidata ID

Q64556485

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