The painting depicts a folded textile with an intricate star motif. The design includes small diamond shapes in red, pink, and green against a beige or cream background. The textile is folded, creating shadows and creases. The geometric pattern is symmetrical, with the star radiating outward into larger triangles, reminiscent of a 19th-century American quilt illustration known for precise geometric forms and textile craftsmanship.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1938
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 3366 × 4025 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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