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The image depicts a textile or embroidered object with a symmetrical design. The object has two distinct protrusions at the bottom. The fabric features intricate patterns including geometric shapes and possibly floral motifs, in a muted color palette dominated by earthy tones. The artwork is set against a plain, neutral background, emphasizing the texture and details of the central object. The details show careful attention to line and shape, creating a sense of balance and symmetry.
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The image depicts a textile or embroidered object with a symmetrical design. The object has two distinct protrusions at the bottom. The fabric features intricate patterns including geometric shapes and possibly floral motifs, in a muted color palette dominated by earthy tones. The artwork is set against a plain, neutral background, emphasizing the texture and details of the central object. The details show careful attention to line and shape, creating a sense of balance and symmetry.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Birch Bark Cape Collar

Charles Charon

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
overall: 19.8 x 14.1 cm (7 13/16 x 5 9/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.12078
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

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  • American

NGA object ID 24171. 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.