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Quilt

Betty Jacob

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a quilt design featuring geometric shapes and floral motifs. The largest section showcases a symmetrical arrangement of red and yellow floral patterns set against a blue and grey background with leaf or feather motifs. The quilt sections are bordered with a red and yellow pattern. A smaller swatch of the quilt design is also shown. The rendering emphasizes the texture and complexity of quilting techniques.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3471 × 4684 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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