Quilt

c. 1937

Francis Law Durand

Associated Names
Francis Law Durand

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a quilt with a grid pattern comprised of thirty-five rectangles. Each rectangle contains a circular motif with geometric shapes. The abstract design within each circle consists of triangles and parallelograms arranged in a starburst or pinwheel pattern. These shapes create a visual rhythm. The quilt's colors are shades of red and pink on a light blue background. Each square is bordered by a quilted line.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 29 cm (14 1/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 99" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.395

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRANCIS LAW DURAND

Wikidata ID

Q64562557

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