Cape

Melita Hofmann

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative piece. It depicts two triangular, lace-edged layers, one overlapping the other. Each layer features intricate lace patterns represented with fine cross-hatching. An outline suggests how the piece might drape or hang in a real-world setting. The drawing emphasizes the delicate and ornate nature of the lacework, with detailed attention paid to the patterns and the way the light might play across the fabric.