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Quilt (Red and Green Leaves)

Charles Roadman

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a quilt design featuring red and green floral patterns. The drawing displays an intricate quilt design with a central red square surrounded by radiating green and red leaf-like shapes in a symmetrical pattern. The quilt includes a border of intertwining green and red vine-like elements. The texture suggests detailed stitching in a repetitive diagonal pattern, overall resembling sewn fabric. The lower right of the image includes a magnified section of the red and green leaves, highlighting their intricate textures. The drawing is attributed to Charles Roadman, as noted in the inscription on the artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3386 × 4294 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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