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Printed Cotton

Charlotte Winter

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a pattern featuring sailboats and anchors. The image consists of a repeating pattern composed of vertical stripes, each containing alternating motifs of sailboats and anchors rendered in red ink. These motifs are arranged neatly in rows and columns on a lightly colored background. The drawing emphasizes nautical themes through the repetition of these maritime symbols. The meticulous alignment and consistency in the repetition lend the pattern a sense of order and rhythm.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4401 × 3454 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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