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Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a square textile pattern. The image features a textile with geometric and floral patterns in shades of blue and white, arranged in a diamond orientation against a plain background. The central motif is a floral design surrounded by concentric diamond patterns, which alternate between intricate zigzags and small cross-like symbols. The edges of the textile have decorative details, and a small portion of fringe extends from one corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3483 × 4789 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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