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The image shows a detailed drawing of a bonnet predominantly in shades of purple with an intricate green pattern along the edge. The bonnet is in the central portion of the image, slightly extending to the right with a long green patterned fabric draping downward. Below the bonnet, there is a small horizontal strip featuring a series of geometric shapes in a complementary hue. The colors in the image include rich purples, soft greens, and subtle touches of muted gold.
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The image shows a detailed drawing of a bonnet predominantly in shades of purple with an intricate green pattern along the edge. The bonnet is in the central portion of the image, slightly extending to the right with a long green patterned fabric draping downward. Below the bonnet, there is a small horizontal strip featuring a series of geometric shapes in a complementary hue. The colors in the image include rich purples, soft greens, and subtle touches of muted gold.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bonnet

Fanchon Larzelere

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
overall: 29.8 x 22.7 cm (11 3/4 x 8 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.3113
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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  • American

NGA object ID 15322. 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.