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This is a drawing of a bonnet. The drawing showcases a detailed bonnet with intricate textures and patterns, including wavy lines and gathered fabric. The bonnet features long ribbon ties that drape downwards. Next to the main depiction, there are two smaller, simplified sketch outlines of bonnets, highlighting their front and side profiles. The use of shading and delicate linework brings out the intricate details of the bonnet's design and fabric folds.
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This is a drawing of a bonnet. The drawing showcases a detailed bonnet with intricate textures and patterns, including wavy lines and gathered fabric. The bonnet features long ribbon ties that drape downwards. Next to the main depiction, there are two smaller, simplified sketch outlines of bonnets, highlighting their front and side profiles. The use of shading and delicate linework brings out the intricate details of the bonnet's design and fabric folds.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bonnet

Bessie Forman

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29.2 x 22.7 cm (11 1/2 x 8 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.3117
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 15326. 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.