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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.