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Anthony Meier Fine Arts is presenting a solo exhibition of never before-seen works by renowned American artist Rosie Lee Tompkins (1936–2006), considered one of the greatest quiltmakers of all times, and one of the century’s greatest artists.

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, 2004. Polyester double knit, wool acrylic blend, cotton broadcloth (backing), wool yarn. 24 × 34 inches (61 × 86.4 cm) Courtesy: Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco. Photo Credit: Chris Grunder.

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Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, n.d. Cotton khaki sateen (man’s shirt), cotton knit, nylon flag, cotton thread. Backed with nylon flag (synthetic). 29 × 55 1/2 inches (73.7 × 141 cm) Courtesy: Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco. Photo Credit: Chris Grunder.

Installation view

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, n.d. (verso). Cotton khaki sateen (man’s shirt), cotton knit, nylon flag, cotton thread. Backed with nylon flag (synthetic) 29 × 55 1/2 inches (73.7 × 141 cm) Courtesy: Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco. Photo Credit: Chris Grunder.

Installation view

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, n.d. Cotton undergarments with elastic, cotton yarn. 22 1/4 × 32 inches (56.5 × 81.3 cm) Courtesy: Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco. Photo Credit: Chris Grunder.

Installation view

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, 2005–2006. Polyester mens’ ties, cotton fabric, denim, Polyester Christmas print, cotton thread. 17 × 36 1/2 inches (43.2 × 92.7 cm) Courtesy: Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco. Photo Credit: Chris Grunder.

Installation view

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, 2005–2006 (verso) Polyester mens’ ties, cotton fabric, denim, Polyester Christmas print, cotton thread. 17 × 36 1/2 inches (43.2 × 92.7 cm) Courtesy: Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco. Photo Credit: Chris Grunder.

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, ca. 1974. Polyester double knit, acrylic yarn, crepe print, synthetic sheer polyester tablecloth, muslin, shot cotton, nylon-spandex kit, acrylic sweater knit, polycotton linen blend, polyester crepe, polyester woven cotton Christmas print, cotton thread, backed with cotton advertising print. 62 1/4 × 34 3/4 inches (158.1 × 88.3 cm) Courtesy: Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco. Photo Credit: Chris Grunder.

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, ca. 1974 (verso) Polyester double knit, acrylic yarn, crepe print, synthetic sheer polyester tablecloth, muslin, shot cotton, nylon-spandex kit, acrylic sweater knit, polycotton linen blend, polyester crepe, polyester woven cotton Christmas print, cotton thread, backed with cotton advertising print. 62 1/4 × 34 3/4 inches (158.1 × 88.3 cm) Courtesy: Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco. Photo Credit: Chris Grunder.

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, n.d. Wool challis, velvet, velveteen, panné velvet, cotton batik, woven blanket, cotton gingham heavy cotton knit, printed cotton (probably Indian bedspread), ripstop nylon, plaid cotton flannel, cotton knit garment, gold on black metallic print (synthetic), gold on black metallic woven (synthetic), commercially embroidered cotton. Backed by wool challis with wool yarn and cotton thread. 33 1/4 × 29 3/4 inches (84.5 × 75.6 cm) Courtesy: Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco. Photo Credit: Chris Grunder.

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, n.d. (verso) Wool challis, velvet, velveteen, panné velvet, cotton batik, woven blanket, cotton gingham heavy cotton knit, printed cotton (probably Indian bedspread), ripstop nylon, plaid cotton flannel, cotton knit garment, gold on black metallic print (synthetic), gold on black metallic woven (synthetic), commercially embroidered cotton. Backed by wool challis with wool yarn and cotton thread. 33 1/4 × 29 3/4 inches (84.5 × 75.6 cm) Courtesy: Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco. Photo Credit: Chris Grunder.

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, n.d. Cotton sheeting, cotton polyester, acrylic yarn 74 1/8 × 42 inches; 188.3 × 106.7 cm.

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, 2004. Polyester double knit, wool acrylic blend, cotton broadcloth (backing), wool yarn 24 × 34 inches (61 × 86.4 cm) Courtesy: Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco. Photo Credit: Chris Grunder.

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, n.d. Cotton undergarments with elastic, cotton yarn. 22 1/4 × 32 inches (56.5 × 81.3 cm) Courtesy: Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco. Photo Credit: Chris Grunder.