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Colcha

Majel G. Claflin

National Gallery of Art

The image portrays a series of abstract arcs and curved lines in a repeated pattern. The arcs feature a range of colors such as blue, brown, yellow, pink, and green. Within the arcs, there are diamond and semicircular shapes with stylized floral patterns resembling sunflowers. The semicircles also contain triangular brown forms resembling mountain peaks. The overall design resembles a harmonious, decorative pattern similar to a quilt or tapestry.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
gouache and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
5159 × 3287 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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