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This is a painting of a quilt with red star motifs and triangular patterns. The quilt features red stars with intricate geometric designs made of various patterned triangles. The stars are set against a lighter background with some outlined in yellow. The quilt's border mimics the star design. The color palette includes reds, browns, blues, and whites, creating a vibrant yet harmonious look.
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This is a painting of a quilt with red star motifs and triangular patterns. The quilt features red stars with intricate geometric designs made of various patterned triangles. The stars are set against a lighter background with some outlined in yellow. The quilt's border mimics the star design. The color palette includes reds, browns, blues, and whites, creating a vibrant yet harmonious look.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bedspread

Henry Granet

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
sheet: 47.4 × 47.7 cm (18 11/16 × 18 3/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2928
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Henry Granet

NGA object ID 15137. 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.