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The image shows a large woven basket with a wide body and a slightly flared rim, displaying intricate geometric patterns. The color palette includes shades of tan and dark brown. Positioned centrally on a plain, light beige background, the basket dominates the view with its detailed texture and form.
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The image shows a large woven basket with a wide body and a slightly flared rim, displaying intricate geometric patterns. The color palette includes shades of tan and dark brown. Positioned centrally on a plain, light beige background, the basket dominates the view with its detailed texture and form.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Basket

Michael Trekur

Date
c. 1935
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 17.5 x 15 cm (6 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.11616
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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  • American

NGA object ID 23710. 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.