Applique Bedspread

Mary Berner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rectangular textile design with large floral patterns. The upper left corner features orange and yellow blossoms with a central round element, surrounded by green symmetrical leaves and small orange flower buds. The color palette includes earthy tones with a dominance of orange, green, and yellow on a neutral beige background. A curvy, wavy line of teal runs vertically alongside the right edge of the pattern, with small floral motifs interspersed along this line. The floral pattern appears to be repeated partially, with the full motif visible in the upper portion and cut-off flowers towards the bottom of the textile. The composition is bordered and roughly centered within the frame.