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This is a drawing of a quilt design featuring four circular floral patterns and draped ribbon motifs. The quilt pattern consists of four large, floral-like circular motifs arranged in a grid. Each circular motif is composed of alternating red and green pointed shapes with inner red lace-like details forming the petals of the floral design. The background is filled with intricate, swirling quilt-like stitching patterns, providing a textured appearance. Along two edges, there are decorative ribbons that curve gracefully, alternating between red and green, with bow-tie embellishments. The overall design is symmetrical and detailed, showcasing a combination of geometric precision and decorative artistry.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Bedspread
Catherine Fowler
- Date
- c. 1939
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- sheet: 47.3 × 45.7 cm (18 5/8 × 18 in.) Original IAD Object: 84" wide; 87" long
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.2585
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
- quilted
Inscription
lower right in graphite: Catherine Fowler
NGA object ID 14794. 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.