Materials from Patchwork Bedspread

Frances Lichten

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a collection of fabric swatches with various patterns. The artwork showcases nine different fabric designs, each with its unique pattern and color scheme, artistically arranged on a neutral background. The center swatch is a larger tan piece featuring delicate floral embroidery with red and green accents. Surrounding it are smaller rectangular swatches with various designs: a red and black striped piece with floral motifs, a red, white, and black plaid, a blue and white floral geometric, a simple linear pattern, and other abstract designs each rendered in subtle, earthy tones.