Handspun Bedspread

c. 1937

Julie C. Brush

Associated Names
Julie C. Brush

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a series of geometric shapes and lines forming a complex and intricate pattern. The center features an abstract design of rectangles and squares in various scales, creating a grid-like appearance. The color palette is blue and cream, adding depth to the image. The composition resembles a pixelated textile or a large cross-stitch embroidery. Some parts of the design resemble traditional quilt blocks or checkered tiles, giving the image a familiar yet abstract quality. At the bottom, a faint outline of a similar pattern can be seen.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 27.9 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 34" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.637


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Julie C. / Brush.

Wikidata ID

Q64591644

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