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This image shows a drawing of an altar with ornate fabric draping. The altar is rectangular and covered with detailed fabric decorations, including embellished edges with curving patterns. The focus is on the elaborate design of the textile. The drawing highlights the symmetry and elegant embellishments of the fabric covering, indicating a possible ceremonial importance.
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This image shows a drawing of an altar with ornate fabric draping. The altar is rectangular and covered with detailed fabric decorations, including embellished edges with curving patterns. The focus is on the elaborate design of the textile. The drawing highlights the symmetry and elegant embellishments of the fabric covering, indicating a possible ceremonial importance.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baby's Shirt

Virginia Berge

Date
c. 1939
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 27.9 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 9" long; 25" wide;
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1835
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 14044. 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.