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Quilt

c. 1936

Frank Nelson

Associated Names

Frank Nelson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a grid formed by rectangular sections with diagonal lines creating diamond shapes inside each rectangle. The design within each section resembles a stylized plant or leaf pattern with curved and jagged edges. The repetitive shapes are reminiscent of quilt patterns or mosaic tiles. Additionally, there are areas with red and green polka dots.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.5 x 30.5 cm (8 7/8 x 12 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.406

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in colored pencil: Frank Nelson

Wikidata ID

Q64570312

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