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Baby's Cap

Richard Whitaker

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a lace bonnet. The central focus of the image is a delicately detailed lace bonnet, prominently positioned in the middle of a plain background. The bonnet is intricately rendered, showcasing a variety of geometric and floral patterns created through the lacework. Each detail in the lace is meticulously depicted, emphasizing its texture and the interplay of solid and open spaces within the fabric. The overall tone of the drawing is neutral.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3121 × 4148 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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