Diamond and Square Pattern Quilt c. 1940

This striking quilt, "Diamond and Square Pattern Quilt," is an example of the bold geometric designs often found in American folk art. The quilt's creator, an anonymous artist working in the early 20th century, used simple, vibrant colors like red, blue, green and purple to create a striking composition. The quilt's simple, repeated pattern evokes a sense of order and symmetry, characteristics of the American quilt tradition. Today, this quilt is part of the collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.