Sampler

Adolph Opstad

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an intricate design featuring embroidery and floral motifs on a textured brown background. The work contains elements of a sampler, with alphabet sequences stitched in varying colors at the top. Large flowers, a blue ribbon, and a tiny embroidered bracelet are depicted. A delicate blue border surrounds the design. The overall effect is a collage of embroidered textures, showcasing skills in needlework.