Hooked Rug

c. 1936

Jules Lefevere

Associated Names
Jules Lefevere

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a quilt pattern with a central starburst made of intricate, zigzagging lines that radiate outward, forming a complex geometric tapestry. The arrangement of shapes creates a pattern with an explosion of colors like red, blue, and gold. Surrounding the central star are smaller star patterns, each with six points, reminiscent of snowflakes or compass roses, positioned in each corner of the square design. The quilt has contrasting colors and repeated geometries, giving it an ornate yet harmonious look, bridging abstract design with familiar motifs found in traditional quilting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 39.1 cm (17 x 15 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 54" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.253


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 557, no. 2048.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: J.Z. LEFEVRE.

Wikidata ID

Q64591604

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