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This is a painting of a fabric design. The image depicts an intricate pattern on a piece of fabric against a neutral background. The fabric features a repeating motif of vibrant, leaf-like shapes in warm hues of orange, red, and yellow, bordered by greens, with small floral shapes in between. A red line borders the edges of the fabric, framing the pattern. The painting captures the texture of the fabric, showcasing the material's weave and the detail of the design. This is in the style of William Morris.
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This is a painting of a fabric design. The image depicts an intricate pattern on a piece of fabric against a neutral background. The fabric features a repeating motif of vibrant, leaf-like shapes in warm hues of orange, red, and yellow, bordered by greens, with small floral shapes in between. A red line borders the edges of the fabric, framing the pattern. The painting captures the texture of the fabric, showcasing the material's weave and the detail of the design. This is in the style of William Morris.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Quilt

Alois E. Ulrich

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 51 x 42.7 cm (20 1/16 x 16 13/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2927
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Sonora

NGA object ID 15136. 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.