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This is a drawing of a decorative, woven textile object. The illustration depicts a symmetrical, ornate item with vibrant colors and intricate stitching. The object is divided into two sections: one red and the other white, embellished with geometric patterns and loops on each side. These sections are joined together with detailed stitch lines. Two tasseled ends hang from the bottom, and two pom-pom-like elements are attached above by a cord. The drawing showcases the colorful design and craftsmanship of the object.
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This is a drawing of a decorative, woven textile object. The illustration depicts a symmetrical, ornate item with vibrant colors and intricate stitching. The object is divided into two sections: one red and the other white, embellished with geometric patterns and loops on each side. These sections are joined together with detailed stitch lines. Two tasseled ends hang from the bottom, and two pom-pom-like elements are attached above by a cord. The drawing showcases the colorful design and craftsmanship of the object.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

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William Kieckhofel

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
sheet: 35 × 26.2 cm (13 3/4 × 10 5/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2123
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New York
  • American
Inscription

lower right in red ink: W.KIECKHOFFEL

NGA object ID 14332. 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.