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This is a drawing of a design pattern. The drawing shows an intricate pink lace pattern with floral motifs and flowing lines. The central part of the drawing features a rectangular section filled with stylized flowers, leaves, and swirling forms resembling lace fabric. The pink color varies in intensity within the design. In the top right corner, there is a small sketch of a skirt, suggesting the use of the lace pattern for clothing. The drawing is detailed and has an airy and graceful aesthetic.
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This is a drawing of a design pattern. The drawing shows an intricate pink lace pattern with floral motifs and flowing lines. The central part of the drawing features a rectangular section filled with stylized flowers, leaves, and swirling forms resembling lace fabric. The pink color varies in intensity within the design. In the top right corner, there is a small sketch of a skirt, suggesting the use of the lace pattern for clothing. The drawing is detailed and has an airy and graceful aesthetic.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Apron (Detail)

Lillian Causey

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 24.3 x 35.4 cm (9 9/16 x 13 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1311
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
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lower right in graphite: Lillian Causey

NGA object ID 13520. 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.