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Afghan (Detail)

Ethel Dougan

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a stylized deer with antlers. The artwork features a cross-stitch design depicting the head and shoulders of a deer, prominently displaying its antlers. The pattern uses a grid-like matrix of small, colored squares, predominantly in shades of orange, brown, and cream, to create the image of the deer against a minimalistic background. The piece presents a blend of fine art and craftwork, mimicking the look of textile art within the medium of painting.

Artwork Details

Date
1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3447 × 4394 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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