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Friendship Quilt Block

Florence Truelson

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a colorful quilt with floral and intricate patterns. The image shows a rectangular quilt with a variety of decorative designs. In the center, there is a large brown and beige circular pattern surrounded by a wreath-like design in darker shades. Surrounding this are shapes resembling leaves or flowers in vibrant colors like red, green, yellow, and blue against a neutral background. The quilt has a textured appearance, suggesting careful stitching and craftsmanship. The overall piece emanates warmth and tradition, embodying a hand-crafted textile artwork, reminiscent of folk or traditional quilt-making art.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3417 × 4113 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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