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Coverlet

Mildred E. Bent

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an intricate embroidery of a floral vine with multiple branches and colorful flowers. A butterfly is perched near the flowers. The color palette includes shades of red, green, blue, and yellow on a beige fabric background. The vine has three prominent blossoms at the center, surrounded by leaves. The butterfly with yellow and blue wings is located to the upper left. The floral elements are spread across the image, with branches extending towards the upper right and lower left corners.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3507 × 3139 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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