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Ingrain Carpet

Marian Curtis Foster

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a textile swatch. The image shows a square piece of fabric with intricate patterns displayed against a plain, neutral background. The fabric swatch has a woven design featuring floral and leaf motifs, with a rich color palette consisting of warm earth tones like browns, golds, and reds, interspersed with cooler shades of blue and green. The edges of the fabric appear frayed. The detailed rendering and intricate patterns highlight the craftsmanship involved in the textile's creation.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3340 × 4145 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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