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Patchwork for Quilt

Edith Magnette

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a grid of repeating geometric shapes composed of hexagonal patterns that create the illusion of three-dimensional cubes. The shapes overlap and interlock to resemble a quilt made from a variety of patterned and colored fabric pieces. The cubes are various patterns and hues, including stripes, florals, and checks in colors like pink, yellow, green, purple, and red, giving the image a vibrant and kaleidoscopic appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4401 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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