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This is an image of a quilt with floral and geometric designs. The quilt is made up of nine panels arranged in a 3x3 grid, each panel featuring distinct designs alternating between floral and geometric patterns. The color palette includes tones of blue, pink, red, and brown. The floral designs consist of stylized blooms with leaves and bows, while geometric patterns include starburst and circular motifs. This style is reminiscent of 19th-century American folk art quilt designs.
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This is an image of a quilt with floral and geometric designs. The quilt is made up of nine panels arranged in a 3x3 grid, each panel featuring distinct designs alternating between floral and geometric patterns. The color palette includes tones of blue, pink, red, and brown. The floral designs consist of stylized blooms with leaves and bows, while geometric patterns include starburst and circular motifs. This style is reminiscent of 19th-century American folk art quilt designs.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique and Patchwork Quilt

A. Zimet

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 57 x 54.9 cm (22 7/16 x 21 5/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2757
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in black ink: ZIMET

NGA object ID 14966. 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.