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Sampler

Mary Waine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sampler by Mary Waine shows a black and white framed artwork with a fabric or textile background. The frame is rectangular and has a dark border with an ornate design. The artwork features a landscape scene divided into two sections by a horizontal line. The top section depicts a house with a dark roof and several windows on the left, and trees and animals on the right. The bottom section shows two people and a dog on the left and a woman on the right. The scene is surrounded by a floral border with trees, flowers, and leaves. The artwork features various animals, including birds, horses, sheep, and a dog. The people in the scene are dressed in old-fashioned clothing. The background of the artwork appears to be a textured fabric.

Artwork details

Date:
1795
Medium:
Silk embroidery on linen
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
496 × 625 px
Museum record:
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