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Hooked Rug

Elizabeth Valentine

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an ornate rectangular embroidery design with a central floral motif and an elaborate border. The central arrangement consists of roses in red, white, and purple, interspersed with green leaves. Surrounding this, there is an intricate reddish-brown scroll border on a muted greenish-blue background. The floral cluster is positioned in the center, with the scrollwork filling the perimeter to frame the design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4813 × 3275 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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