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Hooked Rug

Lillian M. Mosseller

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a rectangular textile piece. The design features a border of swirling, leaf-like motifs in red and pink shades. At the center, there is an arrangement of colorful flowers in blues, pinks, and yellows on a light background, surrounded by the red and pink border. The outermost edge has a braided rope-like pattern. The use of vivid colors and detailed patterns suggests the influence of traditional or folk design aesthetics, and the shading and blending of colors indicate a meticulous technique.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
colored pencil and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4490 × 3148 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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