Untitled (framed half-squares four patch)

1989 (pieced); 1990 (quilted)

Pieced by Rosie Lee Tompkins; quilted by Irene Bankhead

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Rosie Lee Tompkins

Quiltmaker, American, 1936 - 2006

Irene Bankhead

Quiltmaker, American, born 1925

This is a photograph of a patchwork quilt. The quilt is made up of numerous multicolored geometric patterns, primarily featuring triangles and squares, in varying shades including purples, blues, oranges, and browns, against a background of lighter colors. The design appears abstract with a harmonious arrangement of shapes and colors, creating a sense of movement and connectivity between the patches. Each section has its unique pattern while contributing to the overall composition of the quilt.
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Provenance

The artist, Richmond, California; Dr. Eli Leon [d. 2018], Oakland; sold 1991 to Stephanie Soldner and Garrett Sullivan, Denver;[1] Soldner half-ownership given 1 January 2020 to their son, Colin Garrett Sullivan; Garrett Sullivan, Denver, and Colin G. Sullivan, Boston; gift 2021 to NGA.
[1] The bill of sale (in NGA curatorial files), documents receipt of one-third payment and is dated 29 September 1991; Soldner and Sullivan were married at that time.

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