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This is a painting of a decorative textile design with a bird and a butterfly. The central focus includes an embroidered depiction of a bird and a butterfly. The embroidery is set against a light-colored background panel with red and green borders. The style appears traditional, with influences of folk art and textile design techniques. The embroidery shows vibrant colors and textural elements.
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This is a painting of a decorative textile design with a bird and a butterfly. The central focus includes an embroidered depiction of a bird and a butterfly. The embroidery is set against a light-colored background panel with red and green borders. The style appears traditional, with influences of folk art and textile design techniques. The embroidery shows vibrant colors and textural elements.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Applique Coverlet (Detail)

Adolph Opstad

Date
1941
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 60.8 x 46 cm (23 15/16 x 18 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 12 3/4" high; 13 1/2" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2553
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • Louisville
  • American
  • embroidered
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: ADOLF OPSTAD

NGA object ID 14762. 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.