Table Napkin

Arthur G. Merkley

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative textile design. The painting features a square pattern with intricate and symmetrical ornamental elements. At the center, there is a detailed floral or geometric motif in white against a rich red background. Surrounding this central pattern is a border with a repeated checkerboard style, alternating small squares. The outer edge of the textile design is adorned with a fringe made of red, blue, and white fibers. The overall composition suggests a traditional design, possibly for a cloth or a decorative fabric. This is in the style of a textile design illustration.