This is a drawing of a decorative geometric pattern. The pattern features a symmetrical arrangement comprising floral and heart-shaped motifs executed in pink and green colors onto a beige background. The central portion of the design is adorned with stylized heart forms interwoven with florets. The border is a continuous green vine-like pattern studded with pink and red flowers encasing the central design, and a thin red line encloses the entire pattern, creating a framed effect. The intricate detailing suggests a labor-intensive process characteristic of traditional decorative patterns.
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This is a drawing of a decorative geometric pattern. The pattern features a symmetrical arrangement comprising floral and heart-shaped motifs executed in pink and green colors onto a beige background. The central portion of the design is adorned with stylized heart forms interwoven with florets. The border is a continuous green vine-like pattern studded with pink and red flowers encasing the central design, and a thin red line encloses the entire pattern, creating a framed effect. The intricate detailing suggests a labor-intensive process characteristic of traditional decorative patterns.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Quilt

Suzanne Roy

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 41.1 x 34.5 cm (16 3/16 x 13 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7'10" x 8'4"
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.430
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • New England
  • American
  • mixed motif
  • Flowers
  • Bird
  • needlework
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Suzanne Roy

NGA object ID 12639. 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.