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Quilt

c. 1938

Clyde L. Cheney

Associated Names

Clyde L. Cheney

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1968

The image displays a series of geometric shapes and lines creating an intricate pattern. In the center, there is a red circle with a white star. Surrounding the circle, there is an abstract cross pattern with green and white triangles. The composition is enclosed in a larger square with red triangular segments cutting into the square.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 48.3 x 38.9 cm (19 x 15 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.470

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Clyde L. Cheney

Wikidata ID

Q64540249

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