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The image shows a pattern of interlocking diamond shapes and lines, forming large star-like figures in an abstract arrangement. The central oversized star is made up of various colors, including red, yellow, green, and pink. Surrounding this central star are smaller star formations connecting through repeating geometric shapes. Along the right edge, there is a decorative border with abstract floral motifs, including green leafy vines and red and pink flowers.
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The image shows a pattern of interlocking diamond shapes and lines, forming large star-like figures in an abstract arrangement. The central oversized star is made up of various colors, including red, yellow, green, and pink. Surrounding this central star are smaller star formations connecting through repeating geometric shapes. Along the right edge, there is a decorative border with abstract floral motifs, including green leafy vines and red and pink flowers.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Quilt

Cornelius Frazier

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 25.4 x 35.2 cm (10 x 13 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 84" wide; 96" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.3039
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: CORNELIUS.W.FRAZIER. DEL. 73.

NGA object ID 15248. 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.