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Embroidery

Ann Gene Buckley

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a floral pattern. The artwork features a bouquet of flowers and leaves, showcasing pink and blue flowers intertwined with green stems. The composition is set against a plain background, highlighting the colors of the flora. The drawing displays details in the veins of the leaves and the petals of the flowers, suggesting a study in botanical forms or an embroidery pattern design. The arrangement hints at a flowing, naturalistic form, with the blooms and leaves creating a harmonious visual rhythm.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3431 × 4392 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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