Velvet Divan Cushion

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Velvet Divan Cushion by artist unknown, features a rectangular textile with a central sunburst design on a red background. The sunburst has a cream-colored center with red lines radiating outward and a decorative border. The sunburst is surrounded by a wavy border with floral patterns in red, green, and cream. The central design is framed by a red border with a wavy edge and cream-colored accents. Two columns of repeating floral patterns in cream, red, and green flank the central design on either side. The columns are bordered by solid red sections. The entire textile has a worn and frayed appearance, with a cream background visible behind it.