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This is a painting of a decorative textile pattern showcasing a repeated design of circular red motifs encircled by green leaf-like forms on a light background. The red circular forms contain geometric shapes within, interspersed with red floral designs and green vines. The composition is bordered by alternating green and red design elements, resembling traditional textile design.
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This is a painting of a decorative textile pattern showcasing a repeated design of circular red motifs encircled by green leaf-like forms on a light background. The red circular forms contain geometric shapes within, interspersed with red floral designs and green vines. The composition is bordered by alternating green and red design elements, resembling traditional textile design.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Quilt

Mildred E. Bent

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 54.9 x 41 cm (21 5/8 x 16 1/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2566
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Remson

NGA object ID 14775. 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.