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Hooked Rug

Lillian M. Mosseller

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative piece with floral motifs and a horseshoe. The painting features a brown rectangular item with intricate embroidery displayed on it. At the center is a red horseshoe, encircled by various green stems with colorful flowers in shades of pink, yellow, and blue. The edges of the piece are adorned with vine-like patterns featuring small round red berries and flowers.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4465 × 3263 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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