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Printed Cotton

Albert Levone

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts five rectangular fabric swatches with different patterns and colors. In the center, a blue fabric has a floral design with red flowers and green leaves. Above it, a brown fabric features a vertical wavy pattern with teal dots. Below the central swatch, a fabric has a striped pattern with red, blue, and white checks. To the left, there is a fabric with green and red ovals on a brown background, and to the right, a brown fabric with white floral motifs. The color palette includes earthy tones like brown, along with bright elements in blue, red, and green. The swatches are arranged in a plus shape, with the central fabric as the focal point, surrounded symmetrically by the other four pieces.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3372 × 4908 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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