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Applique Coverlet (Detail)

c. 1941

Adolph Opstad

Associated Names

Adolph Opstad

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a quilt block with a central panel depicting an embroidered animal reaching up towards a wooden structure with hanging purple grapes. The quilt block's border consists of layered rectangular strips in earthy tones of maroon, beige, and tan, with a hint of light blue fabric on the outermost layer.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 61 x 45.8 cm (24 x 18 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2558

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ADOLF OPSTAD

Wikidata ID

Q64533374

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