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The image shows an intricate pattern created by repeated geometric shapes, including circles intersected by lines. The design uses red, blue, and orange hues to build a lattice-like structure. The pattern includes shapes resembling flower petals or star-like emblems, creating a repetitive rhythm. Two sides are framed with larger motifs containing four-petal forms, similar to decorative medallions with a quilt-like effect.
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The image shows an intricate pattern created by repeated geometric shapes, including circles intersected by lines. The design uses red, blue, and orange hues to build a lattice-like structure. The pattern includes shapes resembling flower petals or star-like emblems, creating a repetitive rhythm. Two sides are framed with larger motifs containing four-petal forms, similar to decorative medallions with a quilt-like effect.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bedspread

Irene Schaefer

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 22.9 x 27.9 cm (9 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 42" square
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.435
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • quilted
  • pieced

NGA object ID 12644. 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.