Patchwork and Applique Quilt

1936

Irene Schaefer

Associated Names
Irene Schaefer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays an intricate design with a central star shape composed of concentric zigzag lines in various colors, radiating outward. The border of the piece is decorated with intertwining floral and vine-like patterns that complement the geometric center. The combination of sharp geometric lines and flowing natural motifs creates a dynamic visual.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    transparent and opaque watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.1 × 22.9 cm (11 7/16 × 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 93" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17511

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2022

  • The Clamor of Ornament: Exchange, Power, and Joy from the Ffiteenth Century to the Present, The Drawing Center, New York, New York, 2022, pl. 147, repro.

Bibliography

2022

  • Hoptman, Laura J. The Clamor of Ornament: Exchange, Power, and Joy from the Fifteenth Century to the Present. Exh. cat. The Drawing Center, New York, New York, 2022: pl. 147, 219.

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Wikidata ID

Q64574926

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