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Handspun Bedspread

Julie C. Brush

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a series of geometric shapes and lines forming a complex and intricate pattern. The center features an abstract design of rectangles and squares in various scales, creating a grid-like appearance. The color palette is blue and cream, adding depth to the image. The composition resembles a pixelated textile or a large cross-stitch embroidery. Some parts of the design resemble traditional quilt blocks or checkered tiles, giving the image a familiar yet abstract quality. At the bottom, a faint outline of a similar pattern can be seen.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3414 × 4418 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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