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The image features a circular shape with radiating lines and symmetrical segments. The central circular element is surrounded by petal-like sections extending outward. Each segment is composed of neatly arranged lines emanating from the center. The color scheme includes red, yellow, and brown. Wavy and zigzag lines encircle the shape. A border at the bottom includes a zigzag and braided line.
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The image features a circular shape with radiating lines and symmetrical segments. The central circular element is surrounded by petal-like sections extending outward. Each segment is composed of neatly arranged lines emanating from the center. The color scheme includes red, yellow, and brown. Wavy and zigzag lines encircle the shape. A border at the bottom includes a zigzag and braided line.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Blanket (Detail)

Alfred Denghausen

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 39.4 x 36.7 cm (15 1/2 x 14 7/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.116
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • embroidered

NGA object ID 12325. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.