Dated Quilt c. 1938

therkelanderson

drawing

pastel soft colours

ink paper printed

retro 'vintage design

pattern background

ethnic pattern

fabric design

pattern repetition

textile design

imprinted textile

layered pattern

This drawing of a quilt, titled “Dated Quilt” by Therkel Anderson, is an example of a quilt design, which features a variety of floral motifs in red, green and yellow against a cream background. The design includes wreaths of flowers, stylized leaves and flower stems and a central bouquet. It is a small-scale drawing at 21 1/8 x 16 5/16 inches and dates to 1938.