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Coverlet (Applique) Quilt

Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a decorative vase with a blue and purple pattern. Five stylized flowers with circular and star-like shapes emerge from the vase. The colors in the image include shades of blue, purple, green, red, pink, and brown. The vase is positioned centrally at the bottom of the image, with the flowers extending upward, set against a textured, light brown background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3556 × 4738 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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