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Embroidered panel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Embroidered panel by unknown artist. Rectangular pink fabric panel with frayed edges; panel has a central area with embroidered design; embroidered design includes twisting vines, flowers, leaves; flowers are shades of red, orange, and yellow; leaves are shades of red and brown; at least two birds are embroidered on the left side; panel is mounted on a purple background; the background around the panel is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1750
Medium:
Linen embroidered with wool
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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