Quilted and Pieced Coverlet

c. 1938

Cora Parker

Associated Names
Cora Parker

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image contains repeating geometric shapes with intersecting lines forming a grid of squares, each containing a central circular figure. The composition features alternating patterns of blue and white arcs creating an illusion resembling overlapping lenses or a quilted fabric pattern.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 26.3 cm (14 1/16 x 10 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 72" wide; 84" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.342

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Cora Parker

Wikidata ID

Q64540364

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