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Shaker Woman's Bonnet

Elizabeth Moutal

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, quilted bonnet with a prominent brim and gathered fabric around the neck area. It is prominently brown, with varying shades of this color indicating depth and texture. The bonnet is centered in the image, tilted slightly to the right, displaying its quilted top and ruffled edge at the bottom against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3003 × 3515 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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