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Valance (Detail)

Marion Gaylord

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of an embroidered floral pattern on fabric. The artwork features colorful flowers embroidered across a light beige fabric background. The composition includes a central flower with yellow petals and a deep blue central stalk, surrounded by curving vines of floral motifs in shades of blue, red, yellow, and green. The arrangement showcases the detailing of each flower and leaf. The piece has an organic layout emphasizing the beauty of floral designs through delicate embroidery. This is in the style of folk or traditional embroidery art.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
4958 × 3365 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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