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This is a painting of a floral quilt pattern. The artwork depicts an intricately designed quilt with red and green floral motifs arranged in a repeating pattern. The flowers are stylized with geometric petals, appearing in a consistent layout across the surface. Each flower features a red blossom with a green stem and leaves. The quilt also has a decorative border embellished with a red pattern that includes bow-like shapes. The background of the quilt appears textured.
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This is a painting of a floral quilt pattern. The artwork depicts an intricately designed quilt with red and green floral motifs arranged in a repeating pattern. The flowers are stylized with geometric petals, appearing in a consistent layout across the surface. Each flower features a red blossom with a green stem and leaves. The quilt also has a decorative border embellished with a red pattern that includes bow-like shapes. The background of the quilt appears textured.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Appliqued Quilt

Mildred E. Bent

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 48.1 x 34.5 cm (18 15/16 x 13 9/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2567
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Orange
  • American

NGA object ID 14776. 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.