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Cotton Thread Scarf

Erwin Schwabe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a knitted textile with intricate patterns, including large diamond shapes with leaf-like motifs in the center, bordered by symmetrical, repeating textured designs. The color palette consists of shades of grey. Positioned centrally, the main designs create a symmetric and harmonious effect, with decorative scalloped edges bordering the entire piece. In the bottom right corner, the name "Erwin Schwabe" is written.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4413 × 3332 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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