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Bedspread

Mary Berner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows embroidered floral and plant motifs in a grid pattern on a beige fabric background. The color palette includes pastel and muted shades of greens, pinks, blues, yellows, and browns. The design features symmetrical rows of motifs, including intricate floral arrangements evenly distributed across the fabric. A small bird is perched on a plant in the upper left corner, and the elements are centered on the fabric, creating a balanced presentation.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3471 × 4610 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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