Crazy Quilt with Animals 1886
florenceelizabethmarvin
theartinstituteofchicago
textile, wool, glass
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pattern heavy
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natural stone pattern
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fish
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16_19th-century
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abstract painting
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animal
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loose pattern
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bird
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textile
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flower
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wool
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text
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geometric pattern
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glass
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tile art
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abstract pattern
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horse
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men
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pattern repetition
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layered pattern
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motif
"Crazy Quilt with Animals" is a striking example of the popular 19th-century craft of crazy quilting, created in 1886 by Florence Elizabeth Marvin. This intricate work features a densely patterned composition of colorful fabrics and intricate embroidery depicting a menagerie of animals, from roosters and horses to elephants and rabbits. The quilt's unique design and masterful craftsmanship showcase Marvin's skill and the enduring appeal of this Victorian art form. This piece is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.
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