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Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a floral textile pattern featuring large, stylized flowers and leaves rendered in a high-contrast, two-tone palette of deep blue and white. The flowers and foliage are arranged in a pattern with distinctive outlines and solid shapes. A geometric pattern of diagonal stripes and small star-like shapes is included in the top right corner. The composition appears carefully crafted, possibly intended for embroidery or woven fabric design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3422 × 4861 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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