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Woven Textile: Technique Demonstration

Dorothee L. Bates

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornate textile pattern featuring abstract dragon-like motifs. The painting exhibits a detailed and vibrant tapestry design, featuring a central motif of a stylized dragon rendered in vivid reds and yellows against a neutral background. The dragon's body is depicted with dynamically swirling lines that convey a sense of movement. The design is bordered by symmetrical patterns on either side, composed of geometric and floral shapes in matching colors, which add to the overall complexity of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3548 × 3354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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