Bedspread

Sylvia Dezon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a textile design. It features a rectangular fabric with a central circular motif surrounded by symmetrical, decorative patterns. The central element is composed of a circular arrangement of floral-like forms, encircled by a frilled border that repeats the floral pattern. Around this central design, there is a wider wavy border that mimics the undulating shapes of scalloped edges, also adorned with intricate repetitive patterns and motifs. The entire design is rendered in a monochromatic palette, emphasizing the detailed linework that gives the textile a three-dimensional texture and appearance.