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Sample of Silk

Edward White

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of two textile designs. The image shows two square samples placed side by side against a plain background. The left sample presents a pattern with swirling purple and black motifs and small white dots. The right sample showcases a design with a black background, detailed floral and leaf patterns in shades of pink and purple, displayed vertically.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4057 × 3313 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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