Dolman

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a drawing of a draped textile with intricate floral embroidery. The textile appears to be of a soft fabric and is drawn in a simple line style. The embroidery design on the fabric includes various flowers and leaves, with some sections featuring dense patterns of blooms, while others are more sparsely decorated. The line work suggests attention to detail in capturing the flowing nature of the draped textile. The overall composition conveys elegance and sophistication, emphasizing the ornate floral motifs against the plain fabric background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.2 x 24.5 cm (13 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1278


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534871

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