Hooked Rug - Center Design

c. 1936

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names
Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

The image shows a central geometric shape with a stair-step design, bordered with bold red edges creating an intricate pattern. The background features a textured surface with small, pebble-like shapes in neutral tones. Within the central form, there are vertical bands of color in shades of blue, green, purple, and brown.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 24.3 cm (13 15/16 x 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.230

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Ruth M. Barnes.

Wikidata ID

Q64630114

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