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Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a woven textile design featuring geometric patterns. The artwork presents a rectangular arrangement highlighted by a combination of vertical and horizontal lines, zigzag patterns, and repeating motifs. The left side of the image features tall, vertical tree-like figures in a deep blue hue against a tan background. The right side showcases a checkered grid of blues on a beige background with a similar tree-like pattern. The lower edge of the drawing is adorned with fringes in shades of blue and orange. The design is balanced in its use of color and form, imparting a traditional yet abstract quality.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3377 × 4584 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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