Figured Material from Quilt

c. 1936

Dorothy Posten

Associated Names
Dorothy Posten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a grid of seven rectangular panels, each featuring different designs composed of various abstract shapes and lines. The first panel showcases abstract forms resembling small violins or stringed instruments on a dark background. The second panel includes a pink background with an arrangement of small abstract triangles and lines. The third panel features abstract floral patterns with intertwining vines and leaves on a dark backdrop. To the right, abstract leaf shapes with a light gradient brown color are against a white space. On the bottom row, the left panel contains a floral abstraction with a symmetrical arrangement in shades of brown and a border lined with small rectangles. The next panel introduces an abstract geometric pattern with vibrant green circles and hexagonal shapes. The penultimate panel has repetitive blue and white X shapes against a gentle beige color, giving a lattice-like appearance. The rightmost panel on the bottom row consists of an abstract pattern with red dots connected by lines on a dark brown background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.962


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555941

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