
Applique Linen Panel
Chichester, Beverly · American
1935/1942
- Medium
- watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
- Classification
- Index of American Design
- Period
- 1926 to 1950
- Image size
- 3520 × 4621px
Description
The image displays a central decorative embroidered basket containing colorful plant-like patterns in orange, green, and blue. Surrounding the basket are small brown figures and geometric shapes, including two large brown plants or figures on each side, and multiple small human silhouettes or dolls near the top and on each side. The color palette consists of earthy tones such as brown and dark green, accented with vibrant orange and deep blue with pink embroidery around the border. The central pattern is positioned symmetrically within the artwork, with figures and additional decoration placed around it. The piece is bordered by a pink and red embroidered line, and at the bottom, there is cursive text in brown acting as a dedication.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).