Sampler

Charles Roadman

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of embroidered floral designs. The image contains two pieces of fabric with embroidery. The left piece shows various flowers and a bird in flight. The right piece displays a large red rose with two green leaves and a butterfly on top. Below it, a stitched inscription reads, "Annamaria Bullz WrouGht this sample in the year 1831." The embroidery features vibrant colors like reds, greens, and yellows against a neutral fabric background. The needlework and patterns reflect traditional 19th-century embroidery styles.