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The image displays a composition of geometric shapes and intricate lines forming a grid-like pattern. The dominant shapes are squares and triangles arranged into larger diamond and star motifs, with vibrant colors of red, blue, and yellow. The patterns resemble quilt designs or ornate floor tiles. The stars in the center resemble flowers or kaleidoscopic bursts. The pattern is divided into a larger section and a smaller grid illustration, which appear as architectural blueprints for fabric or tiling.
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The image displays a composition of geometric shapes and intricate lines forming a grid-like pattern. The dominant shapes are squares and triangles arranged into larger diamond and star motifs, with vibrant colors of red, blue, and yellow. The patterns resemble quilt designs or ornate floor tiles. The stars in the center resemble flowers or kaleidoscopic bursts. The pattern is divided into a larger section and a smaller grid illustration, which appear as architectural blueprints for fabric or tiling.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Quilt

American 20th Century

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.4 x 23.5 cm (13 15/16 x 9 1/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.3313
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • appliqué

NGA object ID 15519. 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.