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Printed Cotton - Historical

Mary Berner

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a fabric or tapestry with portrait busts of various individuals. The portraits are shown from the chest up, with each individual looking directly at the viewer. The facial features are detailed realistically. The individuals have period hairstyles typical of the late 18th to early 19th century. They wear formal clothing of the period, including coats with high collars, cravats, and frock coats, with no visible jewelry. The fabric includes maritime illustrations with a ship at the bottom right and an eagle at the lower left. The background has a patterned texture resembling water or waves.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4445 × 3073 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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