Tulip Pattern Quilt

c. 1937

Mabel Ritter

Associated Names
Mabel Ritter

Artist, American, 1907 - 1987

This is a painting of a floral pattern with red and green motifs on a white background. The image features a repetitive design of stylized flowers and leaves, where each flower is depicted with red petals and a central stem. The leaves are painted in green, and the stems curve gracefully, connecting each floral unit in a regular grid pattern. The background is a textured white, giving a quilt-like appearance, and the entire pattern is framed with a red border. This is in the style of a traditional folk art motif commonly used in decorative arts.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.9 x 29.2 cm (14 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 88" long; 78" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15072


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64594553

You may be interested in

Loading Results