Patchwork Quilt

1935/1942

Vincent P. Rosel

Associated Names
Vincent P. Rosel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a geometric quilt design. The image features an intricately patterned quilt with a central octagonal design composed of concentric rows of triangles in various colors. The overall arrangement forms a mesmerizing, kaleidoscopic pattern that radiates from the center outward. This central motif is surrounded by a border that includes multicolored stars and checkerboard patterns in shades of green, yellow, and blue, framed by a beige background. The painting effectively captures the texture and detail of a meticulously crafted textile artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.5 x 47.4 cm (19 1/8 x 18 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 84" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2919


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Vincent Rosel 156-1 Del.

Wikidata ID

Q64633754

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