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Materials from Quilt

Dorothy Posten

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of six different textile patterns arranged in a grid. Each pattern is distinct and showcases a variety of designs. The top left pattern features vertical and horizontal stripes in shades of brown and beige with a hint of green on the border. The top center pattern contains a black and white zigzag pattern accented with small red circles. The top right pattern has a floral motif in white against a brown background. The bottom left pattern displays a traditional plaid design with red, black, and beige intersecting stripes. The bottom center pattern consists of black dotted lines on a cream background. The bottom right pattern features a plaid with dark and light brown shades and white intersecting lines. Each pattern is neatly framed within a rectangular boundary.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4274 × 3496 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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