Materials from Patchwork Bedspread

Frances Lichten

National Gallery of Art

The image features a collection of rectangular and square fabric swatches, each displaying different patterns and colors. Some fabrics combine geometric and organic lines, with familiar objects like flowers and leaves suggesting elements of nature. The top left swatch is dark brown with a subtle floral pattern. The adjacent upper right swatch has a light background with small, red floral motifs. Below on the left, a peach-colored fabric is adorned with a single stem of red flowers with green leaves. The small rectangle next to it is a muted hue with a green and yellow bug-like form. The bottom right swatch displays a pattern of maroon leaves and dots against a beige backdrop, similar to a vine creeping across the surface. The compositions of these elements create a visual tapestry of abstract and natural forms.