This is a painting of a quilt with intricate patterns and labels on each patch. The artwork showcases a square quilt divided into multiple sections, each containing a distinct geometric pattern primarily comprised of squares and crosses. The sections are rich in color, predominantly featuring red, blue, brown, and white hues. Many of these patterns have small detailed decorations, possibly floral or abstract designs. In the center and on the edges of each square, there are rectangular labels with names and dates, such as "Sarah Peters, 1879" and "Louise Slater, 1889." The quilt is bordered with red sashing that contains its own decorations. In one corner, there is a representation of a simple floral motif. The painting utilizes a realistic style, with careful attention to the texture of the fabric and fine details of the patterns. This is in the style of folk art.
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This is a painting of a quilt with intricate patterns and labels on each patch. The artwork showcases a square quilt divided into multiple sections, each containing a distinct geometric pattern primarily comprised of squares and crosses. The sections are rich in color, predominantly featuring red, blue, brown, and white hues. Many of these patterns have small detailed decorations, possibly floral or abstract designs. In the center and on the edges of each square, there are rectangular labels with names and dates, such as "Sarah Peters, 1879" and "Louise Slater, 1889." The quilt is bordered with red sashing that contains its own decorations. In one corner, there is a representation of a simple floral motif. The painting utilizes a realistic style, with careful attention to the texture of the fabric and fine details of the patterns. This is in the style of folk art.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bedspread

Jenny Almgren

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, opaque watercolor, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
sheet: 50.5 × 42.3 cm (19 7/8 × 16 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 72" wide; 96" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2577
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • New York
  • American
  • quilted
  • pieced
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lower right in graphite: JENNY ALMGREN

NGA object ID 14786. 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.