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Quilt (One Square)

Cornelius Christoffels and Margaret Linsley

National Gallery of Art

This is an image depicting a heraldic shield design with decorative elements. The central focus is a shield with alternating red and white stripes. The upper part of the shield features a solid red band with decorative motifs. Four ribbon-like forms, two blue and two red, are present in each corner, looping over and under in circular shapes. The background is plain and light, emphasizing the vibrant colors of the shield and ribbons. The design is simple, symmetrical, and follows a classic heraldic style.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4268 × 3455 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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