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Log Cabin Quilt

Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a composition of concentric rectangles forming a spiral pattern. The shapes are reminiscent of a patchwork quilt, with each square section divided into smaller multicolored rectangular strips surrounding a central red square. The use of contrasting colors and textured fabrics evokes traditional quilt designs, with each segment appearing as a separate block combined to create a unified whole.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3293 × 4197 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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