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Applique Quilt

Marian Curtis Foster

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a quilt. The quilt features a grid with square panels that have colorful illustrations of floral designs, birds, and decorative motifs. The squares are bordered by pink lines intersected with red triangles, creating a lattice effect. The outer edge of the quilt has a scalloped green border followed by a pink one. The squares contain varied patterns and vibrant colors, including blues, greens, reds, and pinks.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3433 × 4050 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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