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Embroidery

Isabella Ruth Doerfler

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting featuring an arrangement of embroidered images. The painting includes a central ornate flower cluster with various colorful flowers entwined around green vines. To the left is a simple depiction of a blue bird, and to the right is a more vibrant bird with detailed features. Below the central flowers is a stylized horse on a patch of green, depicted with a flowing mane and tail. The style is reminiscent of traditional embroidery with intricate stitching showcasing a variety of flora and fauna on fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3446 × 3181 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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