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The image shows a pattern of geometric and curved lines creating an abstract design. In the center is a large circular shape with pointed sections in aquamarine and a red concentric circle. Bold, abstract motifs resembling flowers with pointed leaves radiate outward symmetrically. The border features half-circle shapes outlined in alternating aquamarine and red.
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The image shows a pattern of geometric and curved lines creating an abstract design. In the center is a large circular shape with pointed sections in aquamarine and a red concentric circle. Bold, abstract motifs resembling flowers with pointed leaves radiate outward symmetrically. The border features half-circle shapes outlined in alternating aquamarine and red.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Appliqued Quilt

Lon Cronk

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 41.9 x 38.1 cm (16 1/2 x 15 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2925
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in black ink: LON CRONK

NGA object ID 15134. 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.