Woven Textile: Technique Demonstration

1935/1942

Dorothee L. Bates

Associated Names
Dorothee L. Bates

Artist, American, 1881 - 1955

This is a painting of an ornate textile pattern featuring abstract dragon-like motifs. The painting exhibits a detailed and vibrant tapestry design, featuring a central motif of a stylized dragon rendered in vivid reds and yellows against a neutral background. The dragon's body is depicted with dynamically swirling lines that convey a sense of movement. The design is bordered by symmetrical patterns on either side, composed of geometric and floral shapes in matching colors, which add to the overall complexity of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.6 x 54.5 cm (20 5/16 x 21 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3257


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DOROTHEE BATES.

Wikidata ID

Q64541280

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