Applique Quilt

1935/1942

Marian Curtis Foster

Associated Names
Marian Curtis Foster

Artist, American, 1909 - 1978

This is a painting of a quilt. The quilt features a grid with square panels that have colorful illustrations of floral designs, birds, and decorative motifs. The squares are bordered by pink lines intersected with red triangles, creating a lattice effect. The outer edge of the quilt has a scalloped green border followed by a pink one. The squares contain varied patterns and vibrant colors, including blues, greens, reds, and pinks.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.8 x 37.8 cm (17 5/8 x 14 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 117 1/2" high; 109" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2913

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 558, no. 2049.

Wikidata ID

Q64595109

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