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This is a painting of a decorative quilt with floral and nature motifs. The image shows a neatly arranged quilt composed of 25 square patches, each featuring intricate patterns that include flowers, foliage, birds, and other elements inspired by nature. The colors are vivid, with predominant tones of red, green, and blue, each individual square enclosed by a red border. The outer border of the quilt has a wavy green edge that encases the composition. Each section contains unique designs yet maintains a visual harmony across the whole ensemble.
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This is a painting of a decorative quilt with floral and nature motifs. The image shows a neatly arranged quilt composed of 25 square patches, each featuring intricate patterns that include flowers, foliage, birds, and other elements inspired by nature. The colors are vivid, with predominant tones of red, green, and blue, each individual square enclosed by a red border. The outer border of the quilt has a wavy green edge that encases the composition. Each section contains unique designs yet maintains a visual harmony across the whole ensemble.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Quilt

Marian Curtis Foster

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 40.6 x 38.3 cm (16 x 15 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 118 1/2" wide; 109" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2915
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Pennsylvania
  • American
  • appliqué
  • quilted

NGA object ID 15124. 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.