Patchwork Quilt

1935/1942

Ella Josephine Sterling

Associated Names
Ella Josephine Sterling

Artist, American, 1908 - 2006

The image shows intersecting geometric shapes and curving lines. On the left, there are circular and petal-like forms creating a grid-like arrangement. Each cluster consists of blue and teal petal-shaped forms converging at the center with a pink element. On the right, there are interconnected curves and leaf-like shapes in red and teal. The background features intricate linework resembling floral designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 35.2 cm (11 1/2 x 13 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 88" wide; 144" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15067

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Diamonds 10 1/2" x 10 1/2"

Wikidata ID

Q64558991

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