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

This is a painting of floral and botanical motifs arranged in a decorative pattern with a central circular design surrounded by colorful flowers and leaves. Different types of flowers are depicted, including roses and smaller blossoms in hues of orange, red, and blue, alongside green leafy stems. The arrangement is delicate and resembles a pattern that might be found in a decorative border or in embroidery. In the top section of the painting, there is a short text dedication, and near the bottom, a poetic inscription is present. The composition is framed by a minimalist double-lined border. The style is reminiscent of 19th-century decorative folk art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 23.1 cm (11 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.276


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64540547

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