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Fred Hassebrock

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a vertical strip with a colorful pattern. The image depicts a long, narrow piece of fabric or paper featuring a central section with a decorative motif resembling a lyre or harp in shades of yellow, orange, and brown. There are words above and below the motif. The strip is flanked by a gingham pattern in red and green vertical stripes. The overall composition suggests a design study or a rendered illustration of a textile piece emphasizing handwork and color contrasts on a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3397 × 4113 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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