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Fragment with Roundel and Decorative Stripes

Cleveland Museum of Art

Fragment with Roundel and Decorative Stripes, a textile artwork by James McNeill Whistler. A frayed, rectangular piece of fabric with a woven design; predominantly burnt orange in color. The fabric features a thick, woven border around the edges with decorative stripes at the bottom. The border consists of multiple strands of thread woven together in shades of light brown and orange. In the center, a roundel design depicts a bird in shades of brown with a black outline. The bird appears to be walking or standing with its legs visible underneath. The background of the fabric is a solid burnt orange color.

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871 × 893 px
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