Schematic Drawings of Buyid Silk (1962.264)

Félix Guichert

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image is a black and white schematic drawing on grid paper. The drawing depicts a design with two large bird heads facing away from each other at the top. Underneath the bird heads is a human-like face with curly hair. To the right of the face is a symmetrical design resembling a skirt or cloak with long vertical lines and ornate patterns at the top. The background of the drawing is divided into sections with a darker shade at the top and a lighter shade at the bottom. There are measurements written along the edges of the paper in black text. The entire drawing is bordered by a grid pattern and surrounded by a beige background. The drawing appears to be an illustration of a textile design, likely silk, with intricate patterns and measurements marked. The style of the drawing suggests it could be related to historical or cultural designs from the Middle East or Asia.