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Printed Cotton

Ernest Capaldo

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a patterned fabric with humanoid figures, animals, and plants as the main motifs. The color scheme is primarily shades of blue and beige. The center features figures in traditional attire engaging in various activities, alongside a detailed boat with people under a canopy. Birds and floral motifs are distributed uniformly across the fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3520 × 4124 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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