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Baby's Bonnet

Richard Whitaker

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a series of parallel curving lines forming the shape of an elongated oval form. The lines create a pattern resembling a closed pinecone or a tightly wrapped bundle. The drawing evokes familiarity with the spiral of a seashell or the ridges of a pumpkin. The lines are evenly spaced, covering the entire form and emphasizing its three-dimensional quality against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3260 × 3982 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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