Lace Collar

Grace Halpin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an elaborate, decorative necklace. It features multiple vertical elements resembling elongated leaves or feathers, each adorned with symmetrical patterns of small circles and lines. The necklace is arched in shape, resembling a collar that would sit around the neck. Toward the right side of the image is a small rectangular inset providing a close-up detail of the necklace's pattern. The drawing is rendered in a monochromatic palette, with emphasis on detailed line work to convey the texture and decorative aspects of the jewelry.