Coverlet (Detail)

c. 1936

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names
Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

The image displays a series of geometric shapes made of intersecting lines and patterns. The symmetrical structure is framed within a square border. The arrangement of lines and shapes resembles woven textiles, with a blue palette on a light background. The composition is bordered by darker corners, enhancing the central pattern. The design may remind some of an architectural blueprint or ornamental fabric. The texture and repetition suggest precision similar to handcrafted materials.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 27.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 85" wide; 70" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.580

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Ruth M. Barnes.

Wikidata ID

Q64630145

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