Sampler (Stitching)

c. 1937

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names
Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

The image features a series of vertical lines and patterns on a rectangular section that is centrally aligned on the paper. The abstract design includes two columns of repeated green shapes, reminiscent of geometric flora. These are flanked by parallel zigzag lines, one side with a brown sawtooth pattern, while the other has a simpler line of pink triangles. The entire presentation gives an impression of textile or wallpaper design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 25.1 cm (13 15/16 x 9 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 28" wide; 36" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Ruth M. Barnes

Wikidata ID

Q64630103

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