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Quilt, Contained Crazy pattern

Nancy Doughty

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The quilt, titled 'Contained Crazy pattern' by Nancy Doughty, features a predominantly brown color scheme with various shades of pink, orange, and white. The quilt is square in shape and appears to be made up of numerous small, irregularly shaped pieces of fabric arranged in a diamond pattern. The fabric pieces are sewn together with a thin brown fabric, forming a lattice-like design. The background of the quilt consists of small sections of different patterns and textures, including stripes, polka dots, and geometric shapes. The overall effect is one of intricate complexity, with many different visual elements woven together to create a cohesive and visually striking whole. The quilt's edges are slightly curved and the background behind it is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1872
Medium:
Cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
511 × 624 px
Museum record:
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