Quilt

c. 1937

Charles Bowman

Associated Names
Charles Bowman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative quilt. The quilt features an intricate design with a central motif of an eagle perched above a basket filled with colorful flowers. Surrounding the central motif are various floral patterns and leafy decorations. The quilt is edged with a border of repetitive floral patterns. The background is a neutral tone that highlights the richly colored details. The quilt design suggests a sense of traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail in its creation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 53.5 x 48.6 cm (21 1/16 x 19 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2568

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 559, no. 2054.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: C. Bowman

Wikidata ID

Q64538184

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