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The image depicts a series of curved lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. There is a central star-like shape in green and yellow, surrounded by scalloped edges. Two crescent shapes, one green and one orange, are also included. The overall design is on a beige textured background resembling a quilt pattern, conveying harmony and movement.
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The image depicts a series of curved lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. There is a central star-like shape in green and yellow, surrounded by scalloped edges. Two crescent shapes, one green and one orange, are also included. The overall design is on a beige textured background resembling a quilt pattern, conveying harmony and movement.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique and Quilted Coverlet

Manuel G. Runyan

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 46.6 x 31.7 cm (18 3/8 x 12 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.350
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Santa Rosa County
Inscription

lower right in graphite: MANUEL G. RUNYAN

NGA object ID 12559. 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.