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Needlework on Altar Cloth

Lena Nastasi

National Gallery of Art

The image features a rectangular border surrounding stylized floral and bird designs. Flowers with intricate patterns are placed within the border. The color palette consists mainly of soft beige, light cream, muted reds, yellows, and greens acceintuating the designs. The flowers and birds are aligned in a horizontal pattern inside the rectangle, with birds interspersed between the floral motifs. The arrangement is symmetrical, creating a balanced composition across the space.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink and wash on paper
Dimensions
4780 × 3343 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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