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Quilted Chest Protection

Mary Fitzgerald

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a large, dark-colored, quilted object resembling a bib or protective covering with a handle at the top. The quilted pattern consists of diamond shapes, and there is an embroidered or stitched emblem or letter in the center. The color palette is predominantly dark brown or black with a slight sheen due to the quilted texture. Placed centrally, the handle is at the top, with the object occupying most of the frame. The background is a neutral beige color, contrasting with the dark object in the forefront.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3255 × 4400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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