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Crewel Embroidery

Suzanne Chapman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a piece of fabric with an intricate embroidery design. The design features large floral patterns and tree motifs in shades of blue, green, red, and cream against a light beige background. The central area displays large blue and red floral designs with decorative leaves and stems. Two trees with blue foliage and red berries are embroidered in the lower right section. Floral embellishments border the fabric at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3260 × 5169 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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