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Printed Textile

Sylvia Dezon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a stylized floral and bird pattern on fabric. The image shows an intricate design composed of red tones on a light background, featuring detailed motifs of exotic birds amidst large flowers and foliage. Elegant curvilinear lines create a flowing, natural landscape with birds perched and standing amongst the flora. The texture and style evoke a historical textile design, with ornamental repetition and symmetry that is decorative and suggestive of classical influences. This is in the style of William Morris.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3458 × 3864 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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