The image shows a collection of rectangular and square swatches displaying different textile patterns. There are nine larger swatches arranged in a grid with several smaller swatches aligned vertically on the right. The designs feature motifs such as abstract shapes, floral patterns, and geometric arrangements. Colors range from muted purples, browns, beige, to soft greens and blues. Each pattern is unique, with some incorporating small, repeating elements like dots or leaves, and others featuring more intricate floral or geometric details. The painting is a study in textile design, highlighting the diversity of decorative styles and color schemes used in fabric creation. This is in the style of a textile designer or pattern artist, emphasizing both aesthetic appeal and functional design.
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The image shows a collection of rectangular and square swatches displaying different textile patterns. There are nine larger swatches arranged in a grid with several smaller swatches aligned vertically on the right. The designs feature motifs such as abstract shapes, floral patterns, and geometric arrangements. Colors range from muted purples, browns, beige, to soft greens and blues. Each pattern is unique, with some incorporating small, repeating elements like dots or leaves, and others featuring more intricate floral or geometric details. The painting is a study in textile design, highlighting the diversity of decorative styles and color schemes used in fabric creation. This is in the style of a textile designer or pattern artist, emphasizing both aesthetic appeal and functional design.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

14 Textiles from Patchwork Quilt

Millia Davenport

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
sheet: 29.8 × 22.8 cm (11 3/4 × 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 88" square
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.885
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Westchester County
  • American

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