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Silk Apron

Erwin Schwabe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large black garment with intricate golden embroidery along its edges. The color palette includes deep black, bright gold details, and a neutral off-white background. The garment is either hanging or laid out upright, with visible strings or ties at the top and decorative tassels at the bottom corners. Symmetrical embroidered designs decorate the left and right sides.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, gouache and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3425 × 3964 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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