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Quilt

c. 1936

Robert Stewart

Associated Names

Robert Stewart

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a floral quilt design. The artwork features a central red flower with symmetrical arrangements of green leaves radiating from it, set against a textured background that suggests quilted fabric. Additional red flowers and green leaves decorate the corners, adding balance to the composition. The design includes geometric borders in dark green and red, framing the primary floral motifs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)
Original IAD Object: 85" long; 95" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.15075

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64629177

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