Bedspread (Detail of Center)

c. 1937

Charlotte Winter

Associated Names
Charlotte Winter

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a colorful quilt design. The painting features a square quilt with an intricate and vibrant patchwork design composed of various geometrical patterns and motifs. Each square of the quilt presents a unique arrangement, showcasing a blend of traditional patterns like stars, crosses, flowers, and abstract shapes. The entire composition is bordered by a repeating geometric pattern. The use of color is diverse, with rich reds, blues, yellows, and browns intermingled to create a visually engaging tapestry. The attention to detail in each small square brings a sense of dimensionality and texture, evoking the appearance of a carefully crafted textile.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.3 x 33.7 cm (13 1/2 x 13 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 101"square. Blocks c. 13"square. Div. lines and border: c. 1"wide.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.417


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: CH(?)Winter.

Wikidata ID

Q64539738

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