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Applique Quilt

Dorothy Posten

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a floral geometric pattern. The painting depicts a symmetrical design featuring stylized flowers in a geometric arrangement with a central flower surrounded by smaller flowers at the corners. The background consists of a quilted pattern in a neutral tone, while the flowers are predominantly in shades of red and pink with green and yellow accents. The design is bordered by curved stripes and leaf-like forms.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3498 × 3412 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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