Coverlet

Dorothy Posten

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative textile pattern featuring stylized motifs of buildings, birds, and floral arrangements. The artwork displays a repetitive pattern comprising blocks of alternating colors, primarily red, blue, and deep brown. Each block contains a distinct graphic, such as vases with flowers, pairs of birds, and geometric architectural forms, creating a tapestry-like effect. The left side of the image features a fringe texture.