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Doll Bed Applique Patchwork Quilt

Beverly Chichester

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a quilt with nine fabric panels. Each panel has unique and colorful patterns, including flowers, a red bird, an abstract floral design, a heart with circular elements, and figures of a person riding a horse. The patches are bordered, giving the appearance of a patchwork quilt. The colors are bright and varied.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3098 × 2998 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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