The image shows a rectangular textile design with large floral patterns. The upper left corner features orange and yellow blossoms with a central round element, surrounded by green symmetrical leaves and small orange flower buds. The color palette includes earthy tones with a dominance of orange, green, and yellow on a neutral beige background. A curvy, wavy line of teal runs vertically alongside the right edge of the pattern, with small floral motifs interspersed along this line. The floral pattern appears to be repeated partially, with the full motif visible in the upper portion and cut-off flowers towards the bottom of the textile. The composition is bordered and roughly centered within the frame.
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The image shows a rectangular textile design with large floral patterns. The upper left corner features orange and yellow blossoms with a central round element, surrounded by green symmetrical leaves and small orange flower buds. The color palette includes earthy tones with a dominance of orange, green, and yellow on a neutral beige background. A curvy, wavy line of teal runs vertically alongside the right edge of the pattern, with small floral motifs interspersed along this line. The floral pattern appears to be repeated partially, with the full motif visible in the upper portion and cut-off flowers towards the bottom of the textile. The composition is bordered and roughly centered within the frame.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Bedspread

Mary Berner

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 44 x 37.4 cm (17 5/16 x 14 3/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.439
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in black ink: Mery Berner.

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