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Appliqued Quilt

Dorothee L. Bates

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a patchwork quilt with embroidered squares in various designs. The quilt features a variety of embroidered panels with colorful borders. Each panel showcases unique motifs such as birds, flowers, nature scenes, a girl with a red cloak alongside a wolf or large dog, and a deer and rabbit in a forest setting. Other panels display floral patterns, exotic birds, farm animals, and nature-inspired elements. The quilt presents a rich tapestry of color and texture, with each square offering a glimpse into different themes or narratives through its detailed embroidery.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
2937 × 3454 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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