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This is a drawing of a decorative bonnet. The drawing shows an elaborate bonnet with cross-hatching and shading for texture. The bonnet has a bow on top made of striped fabric, and a ruffled edge. Vertical stripes on the fabric imply soft material, and the drawing captures folds and pleats. The bonnet also features tiny patterns along the edges for added detail.
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This is a drawing of a decorative bonnet. The drawing shows an elaborate bonnet with cross-hatching and shading for texture. The bonnet has a bow on top made of striped fabric, and a ruffled edge. Vertical stripes on the fabric imply soft material, and the drawing captures folds and pleats. The bonnet also features tiny patterns along the edges for added detail.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bonnet

Ruth Bialostosky

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 14.2 x 12.9 cm (5 9/16 x 5 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1114
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 13323. 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.