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Handwoven Coverlet

William McAuley

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an intricately patterned textile design. The image displays a complex arrangement of floral and geometric motifs, rendered in a monochromatic palette of deep blue against a light background. The design is divided into sections that feature different patterns, including a central ornate flower-like motif surrounded by decorative floral borders, as well as smaller geometric tiled patterns and ornamental borders at the edges. The various sections are framed by narrower bands featuring floral and geometric designs, creating an overall harmonious and balanced composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3407 × 4582 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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