Crazy Quilt (Detail)

c. 1940

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names
Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

The image displays irregular geometric shapes stitched together with colorful threads to create an abstract patchwork design. The shapes resemble a quilt, with contrasting colors such as purples, blues, oranges, pinks, and greens. The embroidery includes patterns like sunbursts, crosses, and leafy floral motifs across the sections. The arrangement is reminiscent of a carefully crafted tapestry with each section presenting various embroidered lines and patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 26.5 cm (14 1/8 x 10 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 72" wide; 84" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.326

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Ruth M. Barnes.

Wikidata ID

Q64630135

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