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This is a textile artwork featuring a central tree surrounded by various animals and symbolic elements. The central tree is filled with multicolored leaves and round fruits. Different animals such as birds, a snake, a deer, and a dog-like figure are depicted around the tree. The ground is shown in a soft, woolen texture, with embroidered flowers and insects scattered throughout. The artwork uses a palette of soft pastel shades, earthy tones, and vibrant colors. The embroidery is intricate with various stitch work adding depth and texture to the visual elements.
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This is a textile artwork featuring a central tree surrounded by various animals and symbolic elements. The central tree is filled with multicolored leaves and round fruits. Different animals such as birds, a snake, a deer, and a dog-like figure are depicted around the tree. The ground is shown in a soft, woolen texture, with embroidered flowers and insects scattered throughout. The artwork uses a palette of soft pastel shades, earthy tones, and vibrant colors. The embroidery is intricate with various stitch work adding depth and texture to the visual elements.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Adam & Eve Embroidered Picture

Martha Elliot

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 48.9 x 38.1 cm (19 1/4 x 15 in.) Original IAD Object: 13' high; 8 3/4" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.39
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Boston
  • American
  • embroidered

NGA object ID 12248. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.