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Petticoat

Edith Towner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a white skirt with cutwork embroidery forming a triangular design in the center. The color palette is mainly white with shadow and texture to highlight the embroidered patterns. The skirt is centered in the image, with the base closer to the bottom edge.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3392 × 4535 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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