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The image shows a large geometric structure resembling a cylindrical shape with ribbed, overlapping layers. Below it is a smaller structure that appears to be a simplified version of the larger one, positioned slightly to the right. The color palette includes shades of green and beige. The larger object is situated towards the upper left portion of the canvas, while the smaller structure is positioned more towards the lower right, creating a sense of separation in the composition.
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The image shows a large geometric structure resembling a cylindrical shape with ribbed, overlapping layers. Below it is a smaller structure that appears to be a simplified version of the larger one, positioned slightly to the right. The color palette includes shades of green and beige. The larger object is situated towards the upper left portion of the canvas, while the smaller structure is positioned more towards the lower right, creating a sense of separation in the composition.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bonnet

Dorothy Gernon

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 28.5 x 23.2 cm (11 1/4 x 9 1/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1448
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 13657. 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.