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Textile - Piece of Old Quilted Cloth

Lucille Lacoursiere

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a red textile fragment. The textile features small, intricate motifs that depict figures engaging in activities. The fabric's vivid red color contrasts with the beige background on which it is mounted, highlighting its aged and weathered texture. The fragment's edges are irregular. The motifs include human-like figures positioned in various stances across the textile.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3384 × 4995 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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