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Historical Printed Cotton

Charles Rose

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a close-up of a person's face, encased in a medallion-like frame at the center of the picture. The facial features are partially visible, and the person is wearing a high-collared garment. Surrounding the central portrait is a decorative background with red floral motifs and black birds. The overall image has a light-colored surface with the central ornamented square.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3111 × 4026 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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