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This is a painting of a floral arrangement with accompanying text. In the center, there is a small, cross-stitched or embroidered panel featuring a bouquet of flowers in predominantly red and green. Above and below the bouquet, text reads "Forget me not." The panel is bordered by a strip of teal fabric or wallpaper adorned with stylized floral patterns in white and teal. The floral strip is placed vertically on a plain light-colored background, giving a vintage, handcrafted feel reminiscent of Victorian-era needlework decor.
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This is a painting of a floral arrangement with accompanying text. In the center, there is a small, cross-stitched or embroidered panel featuring a bouquet of flowers in predominantly red and green. Above and below the bouquet, text reads "Forget me not." The panel is bordered by a strip of teal fabric or wallpaper adorned with stylized floral patterns in white and teal. The floral strip is placed vertically on a plain light-colored background, giving a vintage, handcrafted feel reminiscent of Victorian-era needlework decor.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

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Ellen Duncan

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.3 x 24 cm (13 7/8 x 9 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 3 1/4" wide; 14" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.58
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Sacramento
  • American
  • embroidered

NGA object ID 12267. 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.