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Textile

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows parallel horizontal lines with varying thicknesses and shading, arranged abstractly to create rectangular bands resembling sections of woven fabric. Some areas feature intricate detailing reminiscent of fabric textures. The lines come together to form an abstract representation resembling a complex patchwork or schematic drawing of woven cloth. The composition conveys continuity, repetition, and the appearance of a textile design magnified.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3494 × 4559 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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