A pink cloak with decorative patterns is displayed in the center of the image. The color palette mainly consists of shades of pink with darker pink or reddish-brown outlines and patterns. The cloak is positioned centrally against a plain, light-colored background, allowing its intricate designs around the edges and neckline to be the main focus.
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A pink cloak with decorative patterns is displayed in the center of the image. The color palette mainly consists of shades of pink with darker pink or reddish-brown outlines and patterns. The cloak is positioned centrally against a plain, light-colored background, allowing its intricate designs around the edges and neckline to be the main focus.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bolero Jacket

Syrena Swanson

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gold ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 34 x 24.5 cm (13 3/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1587
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • California
  • American
Inscription

lower right in brown ink: Syrena Swanson

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