Patchwork Quilt

c. 1937

Margaret Linsley

Associated Names
Margaret Linsley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a rectangular composition of various geometric shapes, primarily triangles and squares, creating a symmetrical pattern. The design resembles a patchwork quilt with sections filled with diagonal lines, floral patterns, and small dots lending texture to the shapes. The arrangement of triangles and squares collectively forms larger square-like figures, resembling quilt blocks, with adjacent patterns in contrasting tones of peach, grey, and white. The border is detailed with narrow, alternating strips of color and line patterns, suggesting the binding of a quilt.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.8 x 35.5 cm (10 3/16 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.73


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595001

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