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Embroidered and Painted Picture

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Embroidered and Painted Picture by an unknown artist depicts a woman in a long, off-white dress with blue trim, standing on a grassy hill. The woman has curly brown hair and is wearing a headband. She is holding a bundle of wheat or grain in her right hand and extending her left hand toward a bird. A large bird, possibly an eagle, is perched on a rocky outcropping behind the woman, with its wings spread out. The bird has light-brown feathers and is facing the woman. The background of the picture is a blue sky with white clouds. The picture is framed in a dark brown border with gold trim.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Silk embroidered with silk thread, painted
Culture
American
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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