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Shaker Chair Seat Covering

Alice Stearns

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a large rectangular shape comprised of intricate short horizontal and vertical lines creating a mosaic of woven patterns in shades of red and blue. The design resembles a tightly-knit fabric or basket weave with a dark border at the bottom. The texture is finely detailed, reminiscent of woven textiles.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4112 × 3154 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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