Quilt Patches

c. 1937

Dorothy Posten

Associated Names
Dorothy Posten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Six rectangular shapes are organized in a grid, each displaying a unique pattern. The top left rectangle has parallel horizontal lines and a border of small triangles. Below it, a rectangle features zigzag and triangular shapes on a brown background. The top right rectangle is mostly red with swirling black patterns and floral motifs. Next to it, another rectangle has black floral patterns over blue and white squiggly lines. The bottom left rectangle consists of horizontal dashed lines and small dotted patterns. The bottom right rectangle is mainly black with sparse floral motifs in soft colors. The overall composition resembles fabric swatches or wallpaper samples due to the variety of textures and patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 22.7 cm (11 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.989


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555958

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