Quilt

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

This is a painting of a decorative quilt with intricate patterns and motifs. The quilt is presented in a series of diamond-shaped segments, each containing unique designs such as stars, flowers, and abstract geometric patterns. The color palette prominently features reds, greens, and yellows. The quilt's segments are outlined with a green border. The motifs within the segments vary, including floral arrangements, stars, and ornamental discs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.4 x 45.9 cm (19 13/16 x 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17236

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 559, no. 2055.

Wikidata ID

Q64535276

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