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.
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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.