Sections of an Embroidered Frieze

Cleveland Museum of Art

Long, horizontal embroidered artwork depicting a procession of figures in ornate clothing. The artwork, titled "Sections of an Embroidered Frieze" and created by an unknown artist, features numerous individuals in elaborate attire. The left side shows a group of five people; one woman wearing a large dress with puffed sleeves and a headpiece; a man and woman to her right, both wearing green and striped clothing; and two men on the far left, with one standing behind the others. The woman on the left wears a dress with a train and holds her right hand out to her side; her left arm hangs down. The central figures include two people in ornate green and striped outfits; a man on the left holds an object in one hand and a staff in the other; a woman to his right holds a small child; on the right side of the central pair, two women are accompanied by two children; on the right edge is a seated figure with people on either side; two on the left hold objects, two on the right gesture with their hands; a man on the far right wears a long, dark green garment. The background features detailed patterns and designs including columns, fabrics, and geometric shapes. The color palette includes beige, brown, green, red, blue, and cream. The figures' clothing and hairstyles suggest a historical or formal setting. The artwork is densely detailed with intricate stitching and texture.