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Bonnet

Bessie Forman

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bonnet hat. The image displays a side view illustration of a bonnet hat with a scalloped purple exterior and an inner lining that has a plaid or checked pattern. There are two long pink tassels hanging on the left side of the bonnet. The background is mostly blank, with light pencil sketches showing the rear view of the bonnet. The drawing is simple yet detailed, emphasizing the hat's shape and patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3431 × 4260 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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