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Quilt - Applique Patterns with Border

Lily Capson

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a quilt with a repeating star pattern. The quilt features a cream background with six star motifs arranged symmetrically across its surface. Each star consists of a central yellow diamond surrounded by layers of orange, red, and green points. The edge of the quilt has a pattern of green that frames the entire piece. One corner of the quilt is turned down, revealing a mirrored section of the star pattern underneath, as well as a note in handwriting at the top that says "TOP." The quilt's overall composition emphasizes traditional craftsmanship and design symmetry.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3469 × 4319 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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