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Quaker Bonnet

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image features a large, dark brown bonnet with a full crown, long ribbon ties, and a tassel detail. The color palette is predominantly brown with a beige interior and subtle shadows. The bonnet is viewed from the side, with the ribbons and tassel extending downward. There is a faint pencil sketch of a similar bonnet in the lower right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3256 × 4193 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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