This is a painting of two embroidered caps. The artwork features two caps: one larger and intricately designed, and a smaller one beneath it. Both caps are adorned with embroidery showcasing floral patterns and organic motifs in soft, muted tones against a neutral background. The larger cap displays an array of embroidery along its length with repeating patterns and textures. The smaller cap mirrors this embroidery with a central floral motif encased in a geometric diamond design. The artist captures the texture and stitches, making the caps appear almost three-dimensional on the flat surface. The shading in the background and around the caps adds depth to the piece.
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This is a painting of two embroidered caps. The artwork features two caps: one larger and intricately designed, and a smaller one beneath it. Both caps are adorned with embroidery showcasing floral patterns and organic motifs in soft, muted tones against a neutral background. The larger cap displays an array of embroidery along its length with repeating patterns and textures. The smaller cap mirrors this embroidery with a central floral motif encased in a geometric diamond design. The artist captures the texture and stitches, making the caps appear almost three-dimensional on the flat surface. The shading in the background and around the caps adds depth to the piece.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baby's Cap

Margaret Concha

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 28.3 x 22.5 cm (11 1/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1158
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: M. Concha.

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