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This is a painting of two abstract figures in a forested setting. The figures are rendered in a stylized, pixelated manner, reminiscent of tapestry or digital mosaic art. They are positioned under a canopy of trees, with foliage creating a dense, textured background. The foreground displays earth-toned colors, suggesting grass or soil. Visible alongside the figures is a wide tree trunk, characterized by its brown hues, and other foliage elements in a variety of greens. The image overall employs a muted color palette, with subtle hints of orange, brown, and green shades depicting the natural setting. The figures appear to be engaging with each other with gestures, adding a narrative quality to the composition.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Adam & Eve Embroidered Picture
Frank Gray and Chris Makrenos
- Date
- c. 1941
- Medium
- watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 50.3 x 38.3 cm (19 13/16 x 15 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 11 3/4" wide; 15" high
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.49
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
- needlepoint
Inscription
lower left in black ink: STARTED BY FRANK GRAY; lower right in black ink: FINISHED BY CHRIS MAKRENOS
NGA object ID 12258. 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.