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Patchwork Quilt Squares (4)

Ralph N. Morgan

National Gallery of Art

The image features a grid of nine squares arranged in a larger square, each with different patterns of lines and shapes. In the top left corner, small, scattered black shapes are against a cream background. Adjacent, a square with intersecting grid lines form a lattice-like pattern. Throughout the composition, diagonal, vertical, and horizontal lines create an interplay of earthy tones. In some squares, jagged lines and textured patterns give an impression of marble or stone surfaces, with subtle variations in color. The overall arrangement suggests a patchwork or quilt.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3320 × 3560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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