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Patchwork Quilt

Elbert S. Mowery

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a repeating pattern of geometric shapes arranged in a grid format. The shapes consist of triangles and squares that converge to create star-like figures resembling abstract quilt blocks. The star shapes vary in orientation and feature colors such as pink, blue, yellow, and earth tones. The background is filled with an interlocking pattern of semi-circular lines resembling waves, contributing to an abstract quilt design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4417 × 3386 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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