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Woman's Beaded Skirt

Melita Hofmann

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a piece of clothing with detailed patterns. The image features a garment with intricate embellishments of patterns running down its front and hemline. The patterns are rendered in lighter, contrasting hues. Above and to the right of the main garment, there is a smaller sketch that provides additional details or a different view of the same piece of clothing, focusing on its structural outline. The drawing uses a mix of shading techniques to provide depth and texture to the depicted garment.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
colored pencil and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3471 × 4585 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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