This is a quilted textile piece. The textile is square with additional sections at the top and bottom. It features quilted patterns like concentric geometric shapes and floral motifs. The outer edges display intricate stitching. The piece has textured raised quilting with detailed shadowing.
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This is a quilted textile piece. The textile is square with additional sections at the top and bottom. It features quilted patterns like concentric geometric shapes and floral motifs. The outer edges display intricate stitching. The piece has textured raised quilting with detailed shadowing.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bedspread

Henry Granet

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 57.6 x 53.3 cm (22 11/16 x 21 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2777
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower left in graphite: HENRY GRANET

NGA object ID 14986. 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.