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Shaker Tufted Wool Rug

Orville A. Carroll

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a patterned rug or textile design. The image depicts a rectangular textile design with geometric patterns. At the center, there are two large circular motifs composed of six radiating triangular sections each, alternating in shades of warm pinks and greens, surrounded by dark outlines. The circles are embedded in a rectangular pattern with broad borders adorned with small checkered designs in tones of red and neutral hues. Each corner of the central pattern features a semicircular design in brown shades. The overall color palette is earthy and muted, with blue and beige border elements that give the piece an intricate and textured appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3334 × 4435 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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