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Coverlet (Reverse Side)

Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an intricate pattern made of geometric shapes, primarily squares and rectangles, organized in a symmetrical grid. The design features dark blue squares with jagged orange edges repeated throughout, bordered by lighter blue and orange textures. The pattern resembles a woven textile or mosaic, displaying ordered complexity.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3521 × 4472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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