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This is a painting of a red plaid baby garment and an illustration of a baby. The image features a red and white plaid cape with a decorative edge, centrally displayed against a plain backdrop. Below the garment is a small depiction of an infant, wearing a matching red plaid top and lying in a playful position. The painting has a delicate and almost illustration-like quality to it. The overall composition is minimalistic and focuses on the pattern and texture of the fabric.
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This is a painting of a red plaid baby garment and an illustration of a baby. The image features a red and white plaid cape with a decorative edge, centrally displayed against a plain backdrop. Below the garment is a small depiction of an infant, wearing a matching red plaid top and lying in a playful position. The painting has a delicate and almost illustration-like quality to it. The overall composition is minimalistic and focuses on the pattern and texture of the fabric.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baby Coat

Edith Towner

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.8 x 27 cm (14 1/8 x 10 5/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1761
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Charlestown
  • American
Inscription

lower right in black ink: Edith Towner

NGA object ID 13970. 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.