Coverlet (Section)

c. 1940

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names
Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

The image shows a series of geometric shapes arranged within a square frame. In the central portion, there is a grid of smaller squares bordered by larger square shapes and elongated rectangles. The overall design resembles a woven pattern, similar to a digital rendering of a textile or rug. The lighter squares and lines contrast with the dark background. The arrangement of shapes might evoke thoughts of a digital circuit or architectural floor plan.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 26.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.582

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Ruth M. Barnes.

Wikidata ID

Q64630146

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