Quilt

1937

Jacob Gielens

Associated Names
Jacob Gielens

Artist, American, born Germany, 1870 - 1946

This is a drawing of textile design patterns. It shows a selection of quilt block patterns and decorative motifs in a grid-like framework. The left half displays block patterns with geometric starbursts and stylized leafy shapes in red hues. The right half features floral motifs with branches, star-like flowers in blue and pink, and a twisted rope-like pattern with tiny flowers. The designs are laid out in a balanced and symmetrical manner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33 x 40.1 cm (13 x 15 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 81" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.488

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: JACOB GIELENS 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64579355

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