Coverlet (Applique) Quilt

c. 1936

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names
Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

The image shows a decorative vase with a blue and purple pattern. Five stylized flowers with circular and star-like shapes emerge from the vase. The colors in the image include shades of blue, purple, green, red, pink, and brown. The vase is positioned centrally at the bottom of the image, with the flowers extending upward, set against a textured, light brown background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 26.6 cm (13 15/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" wide; 8" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.300

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Ruth M. Barnes.

Wikidata ID

Q64630120

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