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Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a textile pattern. It depicts a detailed textile piece with a complex woven pattern. The colors are rich blue and muted tan. The pattern includes geometric shapes arranged symmetrically, with blue rectangles, beige and blue detailing, and earthy red stripes. The center of the pattern has zig-zag shapes and a diamond motif. The texture gives the appearance of woven textiles. The painting is framed with a white matte and signed by Ruth M. Barnes in the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3461 × 4479 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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