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Quilt

Frank Gutting

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a white rectangular piece of fabric with intricate floral embroidery. The central embroidery features a large oval design with a vase holding various flowers and a bird perched above it. The embroidery is primarily green, with touches of pink, red, and yellow, complemented by a scalloped red and white border at the bottom. The fabric is centrally positioned, with the lower edge slightly folded upwards. The color palette includes soft pastels with prominent greens, reds, and pinks against the white fabric background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
4196 × 3243 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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