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Cape

Edward Bashaw

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornate cloak. The artwork portrays an elegant cloak with a red collar and intricate embroidery along the hem. The cloak is primarily cream-colored, and its lower edge features decorative floral patterns and lace details. The delicate embroidery consists of floral motifs and ornamental stitching. The texture of the fabric is carefully rendered. This is in the style of a 19th-century fashion illustration or study.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3004 × 3695 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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