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Birch Bark Sewing Basket

John Cooke

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a textured wicker container with a large rectangular shape and a slightly sloping top. The surface is intricately designed with floral embroidery on its sides, displaying earthy tones of cream, tan, and brown, accented with soft greens and pinks in the flowers. The container is positioned centrally with its top facing slightly upwards to the left, exposing the decorative floral panels on the sides.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4156 × 3365 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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