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Silk Quilt - Roman Stripe

Elgin Moncure Styll

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an abstract composition of horizontal stripes in a square formation, bordered by a vertical stripe on the left. The stripes have various colors such as red, brown, blue, and yellow, resembling a woven textile or quilt. The leftmost vertical stripe is olive green and includes stitch-like patterns, giving it a fabric-like look. The arrangement is set against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
2930 × 4518 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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