Patchwork Quilt - Top

c. 1937

Bertha Semple

Associated Names
Bertha Semple

Artist, American, 1903 - 1965

The image shows a grid of six circular motifs with pointed, triangular shapes radiating from the center in a starburst pattern. Each circle contains alternating triangles in green, red, and orange converging towards a central green circle. The design suggests symmetry and repetitive patterns often seen in quilt designs or decorative tiles, with each component aligning to form a cohesive layout.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 25 cm (14 x 9 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 74" long; 86" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.270

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Bertha Semple.

Wikidata ID

Q64537376

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