Petticoat Border

Suzanne Chapman

National Gallery of Art

The image features an embroidered scene with a tree bearing round, red fruits to the left. Additional plants with red fruits and blueish leaves are depicted on green hills. In the background, there is a simple farmhouse with a red roof and blue walls on a hill. A stitched dog is seen on the right side. The color palette includes reds, blues, greens, and earthy tones. The embroidery technique shows tight, precise stitching emphasizing textures and forms.