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Needle Case

Samuel O. Klein

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a decorative seat back consisting of stacked sections. The stack includes patterned fabric sections with floral designs and black ribbons, with a red cushion at the bottom featuring a black leaf motif. The color palette includes cream, red, black, and various shades of green, blue, and purple. The floral fabric extends down to just above the red cushion, with a small detailed diagram in the lower right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3453 × 4329 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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