Crazy Quilt

c. 1940

Edith Magnette

Associated Names
Edith Magnette

Artist, American, 1869-1947?

This is a painting of a colorful patchwork quilt. The image depicts a quilt composed of various patterned and textured patches. Each patch section is detailed with embroidery featuring floral designs. The patches come in different colors, including reds, blues, browns, purples, and ivory, and are edged with contrasting stitching. The quilt pieces include plaid patterns, floral themes, and stripes. The entire composition presents an array of textures and styles unified in this quilted artwork. This is in the style of a folk or traditional quilting art piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.6 x 71.4 cm (19 15/16 x 28 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2751


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Edith Magnette

Wikidata ID

Q64556483

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