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Crazy Quilt Detail

Edith Towner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an intricate patchwork with geometric shapes like rectangles, squares, and a central oval shape connected with colorful zigzag stitching. Various fabric pieces create patterns resembling objects like floral bouquets, butterflies, and sections of striped and plaid textiles. The design includes decorative embroidery of leaves, flowers, and plants, creating a natural theme within the textile composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3134 × 3696 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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