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Crewel Embroidery

Fanchon Larzelere

National Gallery of Art

The image displays intricate undulating and curving lines that form abstract shapes. Throughout the design, there are elements resembling flowers in red, blue, and yellow. The lines are interspersed with rounded shapes that could be interpreted as fruit or buds. The forms collectively evoke a garden with fantastical plants and flowers, resembling leaves, petals, and vines.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3412 × 4466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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