Friendship Quilt

1935/1942

Flora G. Guerra

Associated Names
Flora G. Guerra

Artist, American, born Mexico, 1900 - 1989

This painting depicts a quilt with intricate designs. It features a square grid with 16 smaller squares, each displaying different patterns and motifs such as floral arrangements, animals, and geometric shapes. The color palette includes shades of blue, pink, brown, and cream. Each square is bordered by a blue and white striped border. The quilting is detailed, showing stitching and texture on the fabric. The style is reminiscent of traditional American folk art, possibly influenced by mid-19th century quilt designs. The painting highlights the craftsmanship, artistic expression, and cultural heritage of hand-stitched quilts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.7 x 39.5 cm (18 x 15 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 72" long; 84" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2597


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 558, no. 2052.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FLORA G. GUERRA.

Wikidata ID

Q64561611

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