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Shaker Shawl

Jessie M. Benge

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a garment design featuring a shawl over a dress. The illustration presents a long dress with a simple cut, over which a detailed shawl with fringe hangs. The shawl has a decorative border. There is also a faint sketch of the back of the garment, giving a sense of the complete design. The drawing uses fine lines and shading to convey texture and flow of the fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3368 × 4499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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