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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Hat

c. 1936

Marie Mitchell

Associated Names

Marie Mitchell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a composition of smooth, flowing lines and shapes converging and diverging to create an abstract form. The top part resembles an intricately layered and textured hat with overlapping segments. Ribbon-like extensions trail downwards, curling in arcs reminiscent of jellyfish tentacles.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.2 x 14.8 cm (8 3/4 x 5 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1144

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595264

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