This is a textile design featuring a repetitive floral pattern. The design includes a grid of floral motifs with green leaves and red flowers. The flowers have intricate designs using darker and lighter shades of red to add depth and texture. A horizontal band with a repeated pattern of flowers and branches creates a decorative border. The background is a neutral tone that highlights the vivid colors of the floral patterns.
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This is a textile design featuring a repetitive floral pattern. The design includes a grid of floral motifs with green leaves and red flowers. The flowers have intricate designs using darker and lighter shades of red to add depth and texture. A horizontal band with a repeated pattern of flowers and branches creates a decorative border. The background is a neutral tone that highlights the vivid colors of the floral patterns.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Appliqued Quilt

Mildred E. Bent

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 49.9 x 31.8 cm (19 5/8 x 12 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2902
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Walden
  • American

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