Hooked Rug

c. 1936

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names
Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

This is a painting of an abstract floral composition. The image features a symmetrical arrangement of colorful abstract floral elements at the center against a grayish-beige background. The central focus is on three stylized circular designs resembling flowers, made up of concentric circles with bright colors including red, pink, and orange. Surrounding the flowers are green leaf-like shapes and smaller round forms emanating from them. The outer edges are framed with a pattern of vertical stripes in shades of dark brown, green, and blue, creating a border effect with zig-zag white and red lines. This painting is in the style of an anonymous folk art tradition, featuring vibrant colors and geometric patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 26.6 cm (13 7/8 x 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.231


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Ruth M. Barnes.

Wikidata ID

Q64630115

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