Quilt - Oak Leaf

c. 1937

Paul Ward

Associated Names
Paul Ward

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a quilt design featuring red and green hues against a white background. The pattern includes large red and green motifs resembling leaves and geometric shapes, set within a decorative border combining triangle patterns and leaf-like forms. The outer edge of the quilt has scalloped designs with red tassels and stars. Above the main section, there is a separate rectangular patch with a contrasting pattern of red and green dotted with tiny yellow elements. Delicate line work suggestive of stitching adds texture and depth to the depiction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.9 x 35.9 cm (12 3/16 x 14 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 102" wide; 104" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.401


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: P. WARD

Wikidata ID

Q64619146

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