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Quilt Patches

Dorothy Posten

National Gallery of Art

Six rectangular shapes are organized in a grid, each displaying a unique pattern. The top left rectangle has parallel horizontal lines and a border of small triangles. Below it, a rectangle features zigzag and triangular shapes on a brown background. The top right rectangle is mostly red with swirling black patterns and floral motifs. Next to it, another rectangle has black floral patterns over blue and white squiggly lines. The bottom left rectangle consists of horizontal dashed lines and small dotted patterns. The bottom right rectangle is mainly black with sparse floral motifs in soft colors. The overall composition resembles fabric swatches or wallpaper samples due to the variety of textures and patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3446 × 4262 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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