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Dolman

Marie Mitchell

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a green cloak or mantle. It depicts a finely detailed green outer garment with ornate embroidery along its edges. The cloak has an elegant, symmetrical design with openings for the arms that reveal a yellowish interior lining. The fabric appears to be thick and luxurious in texture. To the right of the painted cloak, there is a lightly sketched outline of another similar garment. This illustration showcases attention to detail in both the garment's structure and embellishments.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3315 × 4209 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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