Chintzes from Quilt

c. 1938

Catherine Fowler

Associated Names
Catherine Fowler

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of textile patterns. It features two distinct textile designs displayed side by side on a plain background. The pattern on the left is a subtle, quilted design with vertical lines and delicate floral motifs in soft colors, primarily in cream and light brown shades. The right pattern is a bolder, more geometric design with diagonal lines in a brown background, interspersed with intricate blue and red floral motifs. This composition highlights the contrast between the two patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35 x 45.1 cm (13 3/4 x 17 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 78" wide; 94" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.914

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Catherine Fowler

Wikidata ID

Q64538114

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