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Printed Cottons from Quilt

Albert Levone

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of three fabric swatches. The image consists of three distinct rectangles, each featuring a different design on fabric. The top swatch showcases a symmetrical pattern with undulating lines in an earthy tone with a repeating ribbon-like element in blue, white, and brown. The middle swatch displays a floral pattern with green leaves and cream-colored flowers scattered across a dark background. The bottom swatch presents a floral arrangement with round, peach-hued fruits or bulbs surrounded by dark leaves on a brown background. Each section is a study in pattern and repetition, lending the overall composition a harmonious yet varied look.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3459 × 4697 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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