Applique Quilt

c. 1936

Dorothy Posten

Associated Names
Dorothy Posten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a floral geometric pattern. The painting depicts a symmetrical design featuring stylized flowers in a geometric arrangement with a central flower surrounded by smaller flowers at the corners. The background consists of a quilted pattern in a neutral tone, while the flowers are predominantly in shades of red and pink with green and yellow accents. The design is bordered by curved stripes and leaf-like forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 52 x 53.3 cm (20 1/2 x 21 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 106" wide; 92" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2762

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555967

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