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Lace

William Henry Fox Talbot

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a piece of delicate lace with an intricate floral and vine pattern against a dark background. The color palette includes white lace against varying shades of gray and sepia tones, giving a vintage appearance. The lace is positioned centrally, extending horizontally with floral patterns concentrated towards the lower part and a simpler mesh design covering the upper portion.

Artwork Details

Date
1839-1844
Medium
photogenic drawing negative
Dimensions
4240 × 3325 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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