Patchwork Picture: "Gossips"

c. 1938

Carmel Wilson

Associated Names
Carmel Wilson

Artist, American, 1893 - 1977

The image consists of geometric shapes and lines forming an abstract depiction of two seated figures. The figures have angular features with triangular heads and the design incorporates muted colors like brown, pink, and green. The background appears textured, resembling crumpled paper. One figure holds a triangular object while the other holds an elongated object. The composition suggests a seated conversation through angular forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 38.6 cm (14 1/16 x 15 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 3/4" high; 11 7/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.528

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 103, no. 211.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 564, no. 2074.

2002

  • Cummings, Patricia L. "The Gossips." The Quilter Magazine, for yesterday, today and tomorrow March 2002: 76-77.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: CARMEL WILSON

Wikidata ID

Q64538077

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