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This is a drawing of a woven basket. The drawing features a cone-shaped basket with intricate patterns. The basket has alternating bands of geometric designs and figures. The geometric patterns are composed of diamond shapes, while the figures appear to be stylized human-like shapes holding objects. The design is achieved using a contrast between dark and light tones. The basket design is both detailed and symmetrical, showcasing traditional weaving craftsmanship.
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This is a drawing of a woven basket. The drawing features a cone-shaped basket with intricate patterns. The basket has alternating bands of geometric designs and figures. The geometric patterns are composed of diamond shapes, while the figures appear to be stylized human-like shapes holding objects. The design is achieved using a contrast between dark and light tones. The basket design is both detailed and symmetrical, showcasing traditional weaving craftsmanship.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Basket

Gordena Jackson

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.1 x 25.6 cm (13 13/16 x 10 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: Diam. of top-161/2". 15"high. Diam of bottom:7".
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6537
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Berkeley
  • American
  • New Testament
  • religious
  • Cross
  • Figure
  • Spanish Southwest

NGA object ID 18737. 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.