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Crazy Quilt (Detail)

Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3256 × 4411 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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