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This is a drawing of a decorative floral border on a fabric-like texture. The drawing features a rectangular border adorned with delicate and colorful flowers and branches. The flowers are depicted in shades of blue, pink, red, and orange, with intricate detailing in the foliage and flower heads. The stems and floral designs climb upwards, creating a balanced framework on the page. The central area remains open, allowing the focus to remain on the detailed floral work surrounding it. This gives the piece a harmonious and airy aesthetic, often seen in decorative designs meant to embellish textiles or paper products.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Bedspread
Mary Berner
- Date
- c. 1936
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- overall: 30.1 x 22.8 cm (11 7/8 x 9 in.)
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.189
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- New London
- American
- embroidered
Inscription
lower right in graphite: Mary Berner.
NGA object ID 12398. 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.