The title of the piece is "Shawl" by the artist Louise Bourgeois. The image shows a triangular, gold-colored shawl or piece of fabric. The fabric is hanging from a thin, gold-colored rod that spans the top of the image. The fabric has a textured surface and a wavy edge. The background is a plain white wall. The fabric takes up most of the right side of the image, with the top point of the triangle near the left side. The fabric appears to be made of a soft, fuzzy material. The color is a light gold or beige. The fabric hangs down in a long, pointed triangle. The background wall has a slight shadow cast by the fabric. The overall color of the image is neutral.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th century
- Medium
- [no medium available]
- Culture
- Belgian
- Dimensions
- 599 × 604 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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