This is a painting of a colorful quilt design. The painting features a square quilt with an intricate and vibrant patchwork design composed of various geometrical patterns and motifs. Each square of the quilt presents a unique arrangement, showcasing a blend of traditional patterns like stars, crosses, flowers, and abstract shapes. The entire composition is bordered by a repeating geometric pattern. The use of color is diverse, with rich reds, blues, yellows, and browns intermingled to create a visually engaging tapestry. The attention to detail in each small square brings a sense of dimensionality and texture, evoking the appearance of a carefully crafted textile.
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This is a painting of a colorful quilt design. The painting features a square quilt with an intricate and vibrant patchwork design composed of various geometrical patterns and motifs. Each square of the quilt presents a unique arrangement, showcasing a blend of traditional patterns like stars, crosses, flowers, and abstract shapes. The entire composition is bordered by a repeating geometric pattern. The use of color is diverse, with rich reds, blues, yellows, and browns intermingled to create a visually engaging tapestry. The attention to detail in each small square brings a sense of dimensionality and texture, evoking the appearance of a carefully crafted textile.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bedspread (Detail of Center)

Charlotte Winter

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 34.3 x 33.7 cm (13 1/2 x 13 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 101"square. Blocks c. 13"square. Div. lines and border: c. 1"wide.
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.417
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Long Island
  • American
  • mixed motif
  • Flower
  • Heart
  • needlework
  • Blocks
  • Star
  • Wreath
Inscription

lower right in black ink: CH(?)Winter.

NGA object ID 12626. 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.