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Brown Velvet Cap

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of an ornate hat adorned with decorative elements. It is primarily dark brown in color and features vibrant peacock feathers, two birds, and a cluster of pink flowers. Below the hat, there are additional pencil sketches of different angles and designs related to traditional headgear, including the profile of a woman.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3250 × 4248 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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