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Shawl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green shawl with a border. The shawl "Shawl" by the artist is rectangular. The main body of the shawl is dark green. A border runs along the edges, with a wider decorative section at the bottom. The border and decorative section are tan with red, green, and black designs. The decorative section at the bottom features a repeating pattern of teardrop shapes. The shawl hangs from a light-colored rod against a white wall.

Artwork details

Date:
1815–20
Medium:
silk, cotton
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
581 × 625 px
Museum record:
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