Sampler

Bruce Gentry

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with embroidered designs. Ornamental alphabets and numbers are displayed across the upper part of the fabric, while the lower section features a symmetrical design of a two-story house in white and green with a red roof, surrounded by green trees. The stitching is neat and precise, following a traditional cross-stitch style. The color palette includes muted earthy tones with a beige background. At the bottom, there are embroidered verses divided into two sections, contributing to the composition's narrative element. The overall impression is one of careful craftsmanship and symmetry, reflecting a historical needlework sampler.