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Two abstract figures stand in the central portion of this image.  The figure on the left is much larger than the figure on the right.  The left figure looks toward the right, raising their arms into the air.  They wear a dress that has patterns of waving forms and squiggled lines.  The other figure bends one arm under their chin and has an outfit depicted with lines that curve to right. The background in mostly blank, except for a strip of patterned grey along the left side of the work. The figures stand on a band of black and grey ground.
Max Ernst (German (culture or style))
Dancers
1950
Museum Purchase made possible by the Friends of the Museum of Art
1987/1.264
A nude model sits against a cabinet reading. She is shown largely in profile; her head, wraped in a scarf, looks down at the book she holds. She faces left and her left leg is crossed over the right. Behind her on the cabinet are objects including fabric.
James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American (North American))
The Little Nude Model Reading
1890
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1954/1.428
A photograph of a woman dancing. She wears a dress with flowing fabric, creating a sense of motion as she performs a jump.
Barbara Morgan (American (North American))
Martha Graham—Letter to the World
1940
Gift of the Willard and Barbara Morgan Archives
1991/2.52
This print shows a foot in profile, and upside down. Fabric is draped across the background.
Dotty Attie (American (North American))
Mother's Kisses: detail of foot on fabric
1982
Museum Purchase
1993/1.115.18
This print shows the detail of an ankle joint and heel in profile. Fabric is draped in the background.
Dotty Attie (American (North American))
Mother's Kisses: detail of ankle
1982
Museum Purchase
1993/1.115.25
A - Wooden Box - Notches on top of two sides for lifting the lid off. Lid Separate.<br /> B - Wooden Lid - Paired with wooden box (A). Notches in middle for lifting lid.<br /> C - Ceramic Bowl - Small round base with slightly ridged surface, more along the interior. Dark brown glaze that lightens around the top lip. Light semi-circle shape in glaze at bottom, on both the interior and exterior of the bowl<br /> D - Ceramic Bowl - Small round base with a slighly irregular top rim. Dark brown glaze with specks showing the lighter underglaze. Lighter glaze shows more along top of rim, in a semicircular shape along the rim that can be seen on the interior and exterior.<br /> E - Ceramic Dish - Four peaked feet on the underside, showing unglazed ceramic at tip of feet. Dark brown glaze with irregular specks and stippling showing lighter underglaze. Curved surface with four corners being the highest points. Bit of white material stuck to one of the feet.<br /> F - Small Ceramic Bowl - Ridged surface that curves outw
Theaster Gates
Little Box for Starving Artists
2013
Museum Purchase made possible by Joseph and Annette Allen
2014/2.1
Rectangular panel with brown hemmed edges. The bottom edge is frayed. The design consists of a geometric diamond grid with multiple lines folding into themselves.
Kuba (Kuba (Democratic Republic of Congo style))
Raffia Textile Panel
1935 – 1945
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Lee
1984/2.56
Brown panel with hemmed edges consisting of repetitive diamond pattern with tan and brown lines. The bottom right portion of the panel is frayed. 
Kuba (Kuba (Democratic Republic of Congo style))
Raffia Textile Panel
1895 – 1905
Gift of Mr. David Bernstein
1984/2.75

Drum
1955 – 1965
Gift of Pat Edgecomb.
1987/2.63.1

Chinese (Chinese (culture or style))
Silk Fabric with Polychrome Design
19th century
Gift of Jane Martin Pyne
1989/2.9
A woman in a formal dress in a red/orange color and beige hat standing next to a wall. In her arms she is holding fabric about her waist. She has long brown curly hair.
Artist Unknown
Study of a Woman Standing
1795 – 1805
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
2013/2.530
A small black handbag made of alligator leather and fabric. The top edges are silver metal.
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Coin Purse
20th century
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2013/2.436.2
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