Crewel Embroidery

John Oster

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a series of abstract figures in motion. The artwork features numerous stylized figures dressed in blue and green clothing, floating or moving upwards across the canvas. Each figure appears to be wearing a gown and toque-like hats, with their limbs outstretched. Wave-like lines weave through the figures, adding a sense of movement. In the bottom left corner, decorative flowers in pastel tones are visible.