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Shawl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shawl by Magdalena Abakanowicz. A rectangular cream-colored shawl with an intricate patterned border on all sides. The border on the sides features a repeating curvilinear design in shades of red, gray, and beige. The bottom border showcases a more elaborate design with teardrop shapes in a similar color palette. The shawl has long cream-colored tassels along the bottom edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–30
Medium
silk, wool
Culture
British
Dimensions
594 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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