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This is a drawing of two bonnets. The drawing features two elegant bonnets, each depicted with delicate detail. The first bonnet on the left is a soft olive green with a wide brim and decorated with floral embellishments along the inner lining. It is adorned with long, flowing ribbons. The second bonnet on the right has a more structured design, highlighted with intricate floral embellishments and accented with neat, pleated fabric sections. Its yellow ribbons are prominently displayed. The color palette is soft and consists mainly of pastel shades.
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This is a drawing of two bonnets. The drawing features two elegant bonnets, each depicted with delicate detail. The first bonnet on the left is a soft olive green with a wide brim and decorated with floral embellishments along the inner lining. It is adorned with long, flowing ribbons. The second bonnet on the right has a more structured design, highlighted with intricate floral embellishments and accented with neat, pleated fabric sections. Its yellow ribbons are prominently displayed. The color palette is soft and consists mainly of pastel shades.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bonnet

American 20th Century

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 24 x 17 cm (9 7/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1108
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

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  • American

NGA object ID 13317. 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.