Crazy Quilt: Detail

c. 1942

Esther Molina

Associated Names
Esther Molina

Artist, American, born Mexico, 1895 - 1988

This is a painting of a quilt with intricate patchwork and lace. The artwork depicts a section of a quilt that combines various fabric patterns and textures, skillfully stitched together. The top left corner showcases a fan-like arrangement of patches in soft tones of brown, blue, and cream, with each segment separated by decorative stitches. One patch features embroidered floral details, adding a delicate touch to the overall design. A rich, dark brown velvet-like fabric borders the quilt to the left and lower sections, creating a luxurious appearance. Along the bottom edge of the quilt hangs a triangular lace border with intricate openwork patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.7 x 35.7 cm (18 x 14 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 78" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.467


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2002

  • Drawing on America's Past: Folk Art, Modernism, and the Index of American Design, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2002-2003, no. 48, as Crazy Quilt.

Bibliography

2002

  • Drawing on America's Past: Folk Art, Modernism, and the Index of American Design. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2002-2003: no. 48.

Wikidata ID

Q64559957

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