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Hooked Rug - Center Design

Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a central geometric shape with a stair-step design, bordered with bold red edges creating an intricate pattern. The background features a textured surface with small, pebble-like shapes in neutral tones. Within the central form, there are vertical bands of color in shades of blue, green, purple, and brown.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3170 × 4529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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