Applique Quilt

c. 1940

Ruth Buker

Associated Names
Ruth Buker

Artist, American, c. 1892 - 1964

This abstract image features repeating shapes in a symmetrical composition. The design consists primarily of red and green motifs radiating from a central point. The central element resembles a stylized red flower with yellow accents. Surrounding it are tulip-like forms, spiraling green stems, and red dotted circles. The shapes are contained within a square frame, with a wavy line background for texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.1 x 26.7 cm (13 13/16 x 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.306

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: R BUKER

Wikidata ID

Q64630069

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