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Bonnet

1935/1942

Dorothy Gernon

Associated Names

Dorothy Gernon

Artist, American, c. 1908 - 1987

The image shows a large geometric structure resembling a cylindrical shape with ribbed, overlapping layers. Below it is a smaller structure that appears to be a simplified version of the larger one, positioned slightly to the right. The color palette includes shades of green and beige. The larger object is situated towards the upper left portion of the canvas, while the smaller structure is positioned more towards the lower right, creating a sense of separation in the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.5 x 23.2 cm (11 1/4 x 9 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1448

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64541451

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