Figured Material from Quilt

c. 1936

Dorothy Posten

Associated Names
Dorothy Posten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features eight rectangles, each filled with distinct patterns showcasing a variety of shapes and lines. The patterns seem abstract and include motifs such as leaves, flowers, grids, stripes, and swirls. The top-left rectangle displays black leaf-like shapes on a green backdrop, while the top-right presents abstract floral forms on a brown background. The middle-left design features symmetrical organic sections forming a geometric abstraction, contrasting with the grid of alternating pink and white lines in the middle-right. The bottom-left rectangle contains a repetitive star-like pattern on a deep maroon field, and next to it, a paisley design interweaves floral and curling motifs on a dark background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.3 x 27.9 cm (13 1/2 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.961


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555940

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