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Pa. German Embroidered Towel

Frances Lichten

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a large, folded white fabric with detailed red embroidery, including floral and geometric patterns, as well as the words "HALI WEISER" and the year "1803" at the top. The color scheme is mainly white and red, creating contrast. The folded fabric, with fringe at the bottom, is positioned vertically in the frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3364 × 4275 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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