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Sampler (Stitching)

Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

The image features a series of vertical lines and patterns on a rectangular section that is centrally aligned on the paper. The abstract design includes two columns of repeated green shapes, reminiscent of geometric flora. These are flanked by parallel zigzag lines, one side with a brown sawtooth pattern, while the other has a simpler line of pink triangles. The entire presentation gives an impression of textile or wallpaper design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3416 × 4790 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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