Applique and Embroidered Quilt Top

1935/1942

Suzanne Roy

Associated Names
Suzanne Roy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative quilt design. The painting depicts a quilt made up of 16 squares, each featuring a unique and colorful floral or abstract pattern, incorporating elements like birds and branches into the designs. The squares are bordered by green leaf motifs running along the edges. The quilt design includes elements that suggest it is inspired by traditional quilting patterns, with vibrant reds, greens, yellows, and blues prominently used. At the bottom of the image, a section shows embroidered-like motifs of a red and green seated animal and a green standing animal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35.5 × 41.8 cm (14 × 16 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2582


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Suzanne Roy

Wikidata ID

Q64632866

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