This is a painting of an embroidered book cover. The painting showcases a book cover with an intricate design. The central focus is on the cover itself which is predominantly blue with delicate embroidery featuring symmetrical patterns of curved lines and floral motifs in shades of gold and green. This is in the style of an anonymous artist who focuses on precise and detailed ornamental work. The cover also has a fold showing an edge in pink, giving depth to the image, while the rest of the space is left blank.

Needle Case

c. 1937

Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper
Classification: Index of American Design
Period: 1926 to 1950
Image size: 3399 × 4223px

Description

This is a painting of an embroidered book cover. The painting showcases a book cover with an intricate design. The central focus is on the cover itself which is predominantly blue with delicate embroidery featuring symmetrical patterns of curved lines and floral motifs in shades of gold and green. This is in the style of an anonymous artist who focuses on precise and detailed ornamental work. The cover also has a fold showing an edge in pink, giving depth to the image, while the rest of the space is left blank.

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