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This is a painting of a floral design with a central motif. The bordered square painting features a complex arrangement of various flowers in vibrant colors including reds, blues, purples, and greens, forming an elaborate circular and symmetrical pattern in the center. The outer border of the painting continues the floral theme with a dense arrangement of flowers and leaves on a pale green background. A bird can be seen perched amidst the flowers in the central design. The use of detailed brushwork and vivid colors emphasizes the natural beauty and intricate design typical of decorative motifs. The background is a light color, adding contrast and making the intricate details stand out prominently.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Applique Quilt
Hollmana
- Date
- 1935/1942
- Medium
- watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 30.3 x 22.6 cm (11 15/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.262
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
NGA object ID 12471. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.