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Patchwork Quilt

Irene Schaefer

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a composition of diagonal zigzag lines creating diamond-like shapes and an abstract arrangement with embedded floral motifs including flowers and leaves. This juxtaposition blends geometric patterns with organic elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3424 × 4322 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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