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Printed Cotton Swatches

Edward D. Williams

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two square patterns on a plain background. The top square has a design of curved, interlocking shapes resembling abstract petals or wings. The bottom square consists of oval shapes resembling eyes. Both squares are filled with a dark color palette, with the lower square having a slightly lighter hue. The composition focuses on symmetry and repetition in an abstract form.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3433 × 4485 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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