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Crewel Embroidery

John Wilkes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a vase filled with a variety of colorful flowers, including red, blue, and yellow blooms. The color palette includes vibrant reds, blues, yellows, purples, and pinks mixed with green foliage. The vase is centrally positioned, with the flowers extending outward, taking up most of the image. The background is neutral and softly textured.

Artwork Details

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3458 × 4957 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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