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Pieced Quilt

Douglas Campbell

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a quilted textile piece. The work displays a central square block comprised of a patchwork with various geometric shapes. It includes a combination of triangles and diamond patterns featuring red, blue, and white colors. The main body of the textile is framed by floral and geometric patchwork surrounded by triangles on its borders. It reflects traditional quilting techniques, with an intricate interplay of fabrics of different textures and colors arranged in blocks around the quilt, offering both decorative and functional qualities.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3551 × 3841 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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