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This abstract image features repeating shapes in a symmetrical composition. The design consists primarily of red and green motifs radiating from a central point. The central element resembles a stylized red flower with yellow accents. Surrounding it are tulip-like forms, spiraling green stems, and red dotted circles. The shapes are contained within a square frame, with a wavy line background for texture.
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This abstract image features repeating shapes in a symmetrical composition. The design consists primarily of red and green motifs radiating from a central point. The central element resembles a stylized red flower with yellow accents. Surrounding it are tulip-like forms, spiraling green stems, and red dotted circles. The shapes are contained within a square frame, with a wavy line background for texture.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Quilt

Ruth Buker

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.1 x 26.7 cm (13 13/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.306
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Monroe County
Inscription

lower right in graphite: R BUKER

NGA object ID 12515. 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.