Quilt Square

1935/1942

Baye M. Yancey

Associated Names
Baye M. Yancey

Artist, American, 1935 - 1942

The image features an abstract arrangement of rectangles and squares filled with various patterns. The shapes are organized in a grid-like structure resembling a patchwork quilt. The upper left and lower right sections show a repeated pattern of connected blue squares with a white crisscross line. The upper right section contains smaller rectangles with designs like red plaid and scattered small dots on a light background. The center right and lower left sections feature red plaid squares. The center left and lower middle sections show a wavy line pattern on a beige background. These elements suggest familiar objects like quilts or fabric swatches, emphasizing contrasting patterns and textures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 22.5 cm (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.378


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537166

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