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Sampler

Elmer G. Anderson

National Gallery of Art

The image features a cross-stitched sampler with floral designs, geometric shapes, and small bird and animal motifs. The color palette includes shades of red, green, yellow, blue, and brown on a neutral background. The composition includes potted plants, flowers, birds, and geometric borders. The embroidered text at the bottom reads "1841". A black cat is in the lower left corner, with additional motifs like a bowl of fruit and other animals scattered at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3384 × 3678 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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