Noland is a particularly rich case study in the history of American designer and tapestry artist Gloria Ross’ (1923–1998) work with textiles, as the painter chose to collaborate with her over several decades and one can note an evolution in his approach to textiles and the influence they came to have on his practice. The target-like, yellow circle within a blue, black, and white diamond in after-Bell is an early example of Ross’ work with hooked wool rugs. It is a direct translation in weaving of a Noland painting, and an irregular gray line at the edge of the diamond is interesting to observe, as it references a staining effect visible in the original acrylic painting.