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Collar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a semi-circular piece of fabric with a curved cutout at the top, resembling a collar. The fabric is beige with a slightly textured appearance. The collar features intricate gold embroidery along its edges, consisting of two rows of small flowers and a zigzag pattern. The background of the image is dark gray. The title of the piece is "Collar". The artist is not visually identifiable in the image. The collar appears to be made of a delicate material, possibly lace or silk. The gold embroidery is ornate and detailed, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship. The overall design of the collar is symmetrical, with identical patterns on either side of the curved cutout.

Artwork details

Date:
1825–30
Medium:
[no medium available]
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
600 × 333 px
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