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This is a painting of a floral pattern. It features a repeated floral design on a deep brown background. The flowers have intricate patterns in red, white, and mustard yellow colors. There are lace-like edges around the main floral elements. The flowers are interconnected by smaller floral motifs and patterns, creating an aesthetic reminiscent of vintage textile design. The style is similar to that of William Morris, known for intricate textile and wallpaper designs.
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This is a painting of a floral pattern. It features a repeated floral design on a deep brown background. The flowers have intricate patterns in red, white, and mustard yellow colors. There are lace-like edges around the main floral elements. The flowers are interconnected by smaller floral motifs and patterns, creating an aesthetic reminiscent of vintage textile design. The style is similar to that of William Morris, known for intricate textile and wallpaper designs.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Block Printed Handkerchiefs

Dorothy Lacey

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
sheet: 22.3 × 30.3 cm (8 3/4 × 11 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.898
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Philadelphia
  • American

NGA object ID 13107. 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.