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Chintz Border

Edith Miller

National Gallery of Art

The image features a rectangular piece of fabric or textile with two large red flowers and green leaves. The flowers and leaves are on a patterned background of subtle gray tones, bordered by a darker edge with intricate detailing. The color palette includes red, green, gray, black, and light beige against an off-white backdrop. The flowers are centrally located with leaves and smaller buds surrounding them symmetrically. The textile is positioned horizontally with two thin borders enclosing the floral design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4446 × 3488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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