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Quilt

c. 1936

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names

Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

The image shows concentric squares made of colored rectangles, forming a geometric pattern. It is segmented into four quadrants with bold intersecting lines in green, red, and black at the center. The design includes vibrant colors like blue, orange, purple, and natural wood tones, creating a quilt-like aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.4 x 25.6 cm (13 15/16 x 10 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8" square
Accession Number

1943.8.304

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Ruth Barnes.

Wikidata ID

Q64630124

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