Bouree Quilt
- Cotton, taffeta rayon, 3/4” stripes
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46.5 x 46.5 in
(118.11 x 118.11 cm)
- Michael F. James
Known for his exploration of curved line, in this piece James’s use of light-dark curvilinear shapes echoes the rhythm of the bourée, a French dance from the seventeenth century famous for its sprightly double-time steps. Rhythms of the dance, reflected in this quilt, appealed to composers such as Handel and Chopin.
Techniques: Machine pieced and quilted
Culture: American
Geographic Location: North America
Credit Line: Gift of Penny Nii and Edward Feigenbaum
- Subject Matter: Art Quilt
- Created: 1992
- Inventory Number: 2015.475.009