Quilted Petticoat

c. 1938

Rex F. Bush

Associated Names
Rex F. Bush

Artist, American, c. 1915 - 2002

This is a painting of a structured garment resembling a skirt. The image depicts a single garment, seemingly a skirt or part of traditional attire, presented against a neutral backdrop. The skirt is rendered with detailed patterns that include diamond and scallop shapes, giving it a textured appearance. The colors are muted with shades of brown and beige, emphasizing the intricate patterns and the three-dimensional texture of the fabric.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.1 x 38.2 cm (19 3/4 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1216

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Rex Bush

Wikidata ID

Q64620351

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