This is a drawing of a striped bonnet. The bonnet is depicted with vertical stripes and adorned with a bow and two long ribbon ties that hang down. The drawing uses simple, delicate lines to outline the bonnet's shape. The bow and ribbons have a touch of color, possibly pastel tones, adding contrast to the drawing.
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This is a drawing of a striped bonnet. The bonnet is depicted with vertical stripes and adorned with a bow and two long ribbon ties that hang down. The drawing uses simple, delicate lines to outline the bonnet's shape. The bow and ribbons have a touch of color, possibly pastel tones, adding contrast to the drawing.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bonnet

Rosalia Lane

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 19.9 x 14.8 cm (7 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1110
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American

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