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Burse and Chalice Veil

Syrena Swanson

National Gallery of Art

Two pieces of fabric with floral embroidery are depicted. The larger piece below features a square shape bordered in brown with a central floral pattern in pink and green tones. The smaller piece above is rectangular, also bordered in brown, displaying a simpler floral design. The color palette includes shades of pink, green, and brown against a cream-colored fabric. The larger square is positioned below the smaller rectangle with a short distance between them on a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gold ink on paper
Dimensions
3103 × 4770 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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