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Embroidered Coverlet

Jules Lefevere

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large embroidered textile with floral and botanical motifs in shades of beige, brown, blue, green, orange, and red. The textile is slightly off-center on a pale background, displaying a detailed design with borders containing smaller repeating patterns. The embroidery features plants, flowers, and possibly birds integrated into the artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3409 × 3964 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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