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Patchwork Quilt

Irene Schaefer

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a patchwork quilt with a geometric floral design. The quilt features hexagon-shaped patches arranged in floral patterns with various colors and patterns. The background has a repeating hexagonal pattern, and the quilt has an ornate border with intricate floral motifs and geometric patterns in red, brown, and white. The style is reminiscent of 19th-century American quilting techniques.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4197 × 3285 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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