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Coverlet (Detail)

Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a series of geometric shapes made of intersecting lines and patterns. The symmetrical structure is framed within a square border. The arrangement of lines and shapes resembles woven textiles, with a blue palette on a light background. The composition is bordered by darker corners, enhancing the central pattern. The design may remind some of an architectural blueprint or ornamental fabric. The texture and repetition suggest precision similar to handcrafted materials.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3433 × 4186 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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