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Dorothy Posten

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a grid of rectangular shapes with intersecting diagonal lines. It features rows of alternating red, yellow, and blue squares creating a checkerboard-like pattern. The design gives the impression of a woven textile with an intricate tartan or patchwork quilt appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3229 × 4909 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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