Coverlet

c. 1937

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names
Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

This is a painting of a textile pattern. It depicts a detailed textile piece with a complex woven pattern. The colors are rich blue and muted tan. The pattern includes geometric shapes arranged symmetrically, with blue rectangles, beige and blue detailing, and earthy red stripes. The center of the pattern has zig-zag shapes and a diamond motif. The texture gives the appearance of woven textiles. The painting is framed with a white matte and signed by Ruth M. Barnes in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 26.7 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 69" wide; 78" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.607

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Ruth M. Barnes.

Wikidata ID

Q64630153

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