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American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a collage featuring clothing images on a wall. The collage includes a black and white photograph of a shawl worn by a person, along with two detailed illustrations of similar shawls on either side. The central photograph showcases intricate lacework with fringes. The illustrations on the sides display design drafts of the textiles with various levels of shading and detail.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
black and white photograph, watercolor, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4765 × 3457 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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