Friendship Quilt Block

c. 1938

Florence Truelson

Associated Names
Florence Truelson

Artist, American, 1901 - 1959

This is a painting of a colorful quilt with floral and intricate patterns. The image shows a rectangular quilt with a variety of decorative designs. In the center, there is a large brown and beige circular pattern surrounded by a wreath-like design in darker shades. Surrounding this are shapes resembling leaves or flowers in vibrant colors like red, green, yellow, and blue against a neutral background. The quilt has a textured appearance, suggesting careful stitching and craftsmanship. The overall piece emanates warmth and tradition, embodying a hand-crafted textile artwork, reminiscent of folk or traditional quilt-making art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.7 x 40.8 cm (19 3/16 x 16 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/2" high; 11 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.468


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Florence Truelson

Wikidata ID

Q64561878

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