Night Cap

c. 1939

Marie Alain

Associated Names
Marie Alain

Artist, American, 1895 - 1974

The image shows a detailed illustration of a bonnet with a large rounded crown and a wide ribbon tied in a bow at the bottom. The bonnet has intricate lace-like embroidery on the bands across the crown. The color palette is soft and muted, mainly light beige, cream, and hints of a warm undertone. The bonnet is positioned centrally within the image, with the ribbon trailing downwards from the sides.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.4 x 33.6 cm (17 1/16 x 13 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1069

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Marie Alain --

Wikidata ID

Q64595134

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