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The image displays symmetrical patterns consisting of green, leaf-like shapes in the four corners, intersected by diagonal lines and bordered by geometric edging. The abstract composition forms an intricate design resembling clovers or stylized four-leaf patterns placed at intervals. Circular motifs intersperse the clover shapes, resembling a star pattern enclosed within a circle. The overall arrangement creates a decorative mosaic with floral undertones, evoking images of gardens or trelliswork.
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The image displays symmetrical patterns consisting of green, leaf-like shapes in the four corners, intersected by diagonal lines and bordered by geometric edging. The abstract composition forms an intricate design resembling clovers or stylized four-leaf patterns placed at intervals. Circular motifs intersperse the clover shapes, resembling a star pattern enclosed within a circle. The overall arrangement creates a decorative mosaic with floral undertones, evoking images of gardens or trelliswork.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Quilt

Dorothy Posten

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 52.7 x 53.5 cm (20 3/4 x 21 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 86" square
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2761
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Pittsburgh
  • American
  • appliqué
  • quilted

NGA object ID 14970. 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.