Quilt - Oak Leaf

Paul Ward

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a quilt design featuring red and green hues against a white background. The pattern includes large red and green motifs resembling leaves and geometric shapes, set within a decorative border combining triangle patterns and leaf-like forms. The outer edge of the quilt has scalloped designs with red tassels and stars. Above the main section, there is a separate rectangular patch with a contrasting pattern of red and green dotted with tiny yellow elements. Delicate line work suggestive of stitching adds texture and depth to the depiction.