Quilt

c. 1938

Frank Gutting

Associated Names
Frank Gutting

Artist, American, 1898 - 1974

The image depicts a white rectangular piece of fabric with intricate floral embroidery. The central embroidery features a large oval design with a vase holding various flowers and a bird perched above it. The embroidery is primarily green, with touches of pink, red, and yellow, complemented by a scalloped red and white border at the bottom. The fabric is centrally positioned, with the lower edge slightly folded upwards. The color palette includes soft pastels with prominent greens, reds, and pinks against the white fabric background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36 x 45.8 cm (14 3/16 x 18 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 72" wide, 84" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3040


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Frank W. Gutting

Wikidata ID

Q64569992

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