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Quilt Patches

Dorothy Posten

National Gallery of Art

The image is composed of six rectangular panels arranged in a grid pattern. Each panel displays distinct abstract designs. The top left panel features green and white intersecting lines with small red dots. The top right panel is dominantly blue with abstract white linework including feather-like shapes. The middle left panel shows black circles on a white background. The middle right panel has a yellow background with red stars and zigzagging lines. The bottom left panel displays blue floral shapes on a white background. The bottom right panel consists of horizontal brown and tan stripes with linear dotted patterns. The designs suggest connections to textiles, nature, and everyday objects.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3520 × 4274 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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