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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.