Pieced Autograph Quilt (1 Square)

c. 1936

Cornelius Christoffels and Margaret Linsley

Associated Names
Margaret Linsley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

The image shows a central design consisting of a circular pattern made up of interlocking red oval shapes, resembling a chain. Surrounding the main design are four blue stars, one in each corner of the square frame. At the center of the circle is a blue pattern resembling a flower or snowflake, with intricate white line details inside it. The repeated shapes create a geometric composition reminiscent of decorative motifs found in textiles or emblems.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.275

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64540546

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