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The image depicts an intricate arrangement of symmetrical shapes and lines. There is a central circular motif with petal-like appendages radiating outward. The shapes form an abstract floral pattern with vibrant red petals edged in white and interspersed with green, leaf-like shapes. A yellow accent is situated in the center of the circle. Surrounding elements resemble smaller blossoms or buds, connected by curling lines that suggest stems.
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The image depicts an intricate arrangement of symmetrical shapes and lines. There is a central circular motif with petal-like appendages radiating outward. The shapes form an abstract floral pattern with vibrant red petals edged in white and interspersed with green, leaf-like shapes. A yellow accent is situated in the center of the circle. Surrounding elements resemble smaller blossoms or buds, connected by curling lines that suggest stems.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Quilt

Ruth M. Barnes

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.8 x 26.7 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 92" square
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.305
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Missouri
  • American
  • appliqué
Inscription

lower right in black ink: Ruth M. Barnes.

NGA object ID 12514. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.