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The image depicts a composition of geometric shapes and floral patterns arranged intricately. A central design showcases diagonal lines forming diamond shapes in red, green, and blue. Surrounding the central pattern are floral elements interwoven with the shapes, while a border of interlocking ovals frames the image. The overall effect blends abstract geometry with natural motifs, resembling traditional quilts and textile designs.
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The image depicts a composition of geometric shapes and floral patterns arranged intricately. A central design showcases diagonal lines forming diamond shapes in red, green, and blue. Surrounding the central pattern are floral elements interwoven with the shapes, while a border of interlocking ovals frames the image. The overall effect blends abstract geometry with natural motifs, resembling traditional quilts and textile designs.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique and Patchwork Quilt

John Oster

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 39.9 x 34.8 cm (15 11/16 x 13 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 93" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.431
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Staten Island
  • American
  • quilted
  • pieced
Inscription

lower right in graphite: John. Oster

NGA object ID 12640. 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.