Patchwork Quilt

c. 1936

Paul Ward

Associated Names
Paul Ward

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a quilt design featuring two mirrored quilt blocks. The painting showcases two quilt squares with central white areas surrounded by red stars and framing lines. Each block is separated by a narrow vertical stripe and framed with a distinct red edge on a neutral background. Beige leaf motifs are integrated within each block, and the outer edges of the quilt blocks are quilted with diagonal lines forming diamond shapes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 35.4 cm (10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.404

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: P.W.

Wikidata ID

Q64619147

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