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Textile: Technique Demonstration

Della Button

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of six fabric pattern designs with fabric swatches attached. The drawing consists of six separate sections arranged in two columns, each depicting different geometric or floral patterns. Each section has a small fabric swatch attached to it on the side, showing the actual fabric that corresponds to the drawn pattern. The patterns appear to be printed on a neutral beige background, and the swatches add pops of color, including red, pink, orange, and brown fabrics with varying designs. The patterns mainly consist of floral motifs and geometric shapes like checkered squares, grids, and stripes.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
3302 × 4290 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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