Bed Hanging

Martha Elliot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an embroidered floral pattern with a large, central flower surrounded by smaller flowers and leaf designs. The color palette consists of pinks, blues, greens, and yellows on a light beige background. In the center, there is a prominent pink flower with a concentric petal design, flanked by green, leaf-like patterns stretching diagonally to each corner. Smaller, bright flowers are dispersed throughout, with a symmetrical layout, including blue and pink blooms that surround the centerpiece. The embroidery is precisely centered on the fabric with the leafy designs extending outward and the smaller flowers scattered around.