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Crocheted Lace

Lena Nastasi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rectangular section of delicate lace with a repeating pattern that includes floral and circular motifs. The lace is white against a black background, highlighting its detailed openwork design. The alternating shapes create a rhythmic visual flow, with larger semicircular forms along one edge and more angular, grid-like structures interspersed throughout the lace. The precision and complexity of the pattern suggest a careful, artisanal approach to its creation.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3499 × 4312 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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