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Printed Cottons

Millia Davenport

National Gallery of Art

The image displays abstract shapes and lines arranged in a grid pattern. It includes a wavy line with a scalloped border, parallel vertical lines, cross-like figures, swirling loops, and grid-like arrangements in various small square sections. The elements suggest associations with fabrics, decorative tiles, embroidery patterns, and ornate textile designs.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3458 × 4646 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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