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Ellen Duncan

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a floral arrangement with accompanying text. In the center, there is a small, cross-stitched or embroidered panel featuring a bouquet of flowers in predominantly red and green. Above and below the bouquet, text reads "Forget me not." The panel is bordered by a strip of teal fabric or wallpaper adorned with stylized floral patterns in white and teal. The floral strip is placed vertically on a plain light-colored background, giving a vintage, handcrafted feel reminiscent of Victorian-era needlework decor.