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Cape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cape. The cape is made of fabric with a pattern, possibly silk or satin. The fabric features a design with curvy lines and shapes. The cape has a high collar and no sleeves. It appears to have a zipper or row of buttons down the center front. The cape is shown on a headless mannequin or form. The background is a plain wall. The image is in black and white. The title of the image is "Cape" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1560–80
Medium:
silk, metal thread
Culture:
Spanish
Dimensions:
600 × 527 px
Museum record:
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