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.
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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.