Quilt (Section)

c. 1936

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names
Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

The painting depicts a floral pattern design. It features three circular floral shapes aligned vertically, each with a central floral motif surrounded by intricate, colorful petals. The flowers are mainly green and yellow, with hints of red and orange against a beige background. The composition is bordered by symmetrical, feather-like leaf patterns in brown. The artwork showcases an elaborate design with a symmetrical and ornamental floral theme, reminiscent of late 19th to early 20th-century design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 26.6 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.308


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Ruth M. Barnes.

Wikidata ID

Q64630127

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