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Coverlet (Wool)

Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a square design made up of symmetrical shapes and lines that intersect and mirror each other. The arrangement resembles stylized foliage and floral motifs with central stem-like forms branching out organically. The pattern is rendered in a mosaic-like texture with contrasting colors of red, green, and beige. The repetitive curves and circular shapes evoke ornate tiles or embroidered fabrics.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3513 × 4537 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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