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Boston Town Coverlet

Magnus S. Fossum

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large woven textile piece with two bird motifs facing each other, a vase or urn at the center, and intricate floral and leaf patterns. The color palette consists of dark blue, cream, reddish-brown, and light blue. At the bottom of the image, there are two buildings facing each other, separated by a central structure, all topped with a fringe in similar colors. To the right of the textile, rows of small buildings and trees extend vertically.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
5522 × 6865 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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