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Valentine

William P. Shearwood

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of fashion designs featuring four distinct garments. The image is a detailed illustration divided into four quadrants, each showcasing a different design of a piece of clothing. The top left quadrant depicts a garment with pink and white decorative elements, the top right shows another design with similar colors and floral accents. The bottom left quadrant illustrates a design using bold, vibrant colors like yellow and purple, and the bottom right presents a garment in shades of blue, complete with ornamental touches. The style of drawing and focus on detail suggests attention to textile design or historical garment representation, with particular emphasis on the aesthetic arrangement of colors and patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3367 × 4387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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