The image is a square composition featuring an arrangement of geometric and curved shapes. In the top left and bottom right corners, there are large, abstract curved forms in vibrant red with intricate patterns inside. Adjacent to these are abstract clusters of red triangles with rounded bases converging at a central point. To the right, a grid of diamond shapes is formed by intersecting lines, creating an abstract floral motif reminiscent of a quilt pattern. The combination of curves and angular shapes creates a balanced and dynamic abstract design with connections to textile patterns.
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The image is a square composition featuring an arrangement of geometric and curved shapes. In the top left and bottom right corners, there are large, abstract curved forms in vibrant red with intricate patterns inside. Adjacent to these are abstract clusters of red triangles with rounded bases converging at a central point. To the right, a grid of diamond shapes is formed by intersecting lines, creating an abstract floral motif reminiscent of a quilt pattern. The combination of curves and angular shapes creates a balanced and dynamic abstract design with connections to textile patterns.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bedspread

Isabelle De Strange

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 30.6 x 22.9 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 99" long; 84" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.411
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • New York
  • American
  • quilted
  • pieced
Inscription

lower right in graphite: drawn by I. De Strange

NGA object ID 12620. 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.