Artwork preview

Textile

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a woven textile design. The composition features intricate geometric patterns arranged in horizontal bands resembling a woven fabric. Each band contains repetitive shapes and motifs like diamonds and lines, creating a rhythmic visual effect. The use of lines suggests detail and texture, capturing the essence of woven design. There are notes or annotations along the edges, possibly indicating measurements or design elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3530 × 4584 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original