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This is a decorative textile artwork of a winter scene. The textile features a figure standing on snowy ground with stylized trees and a small house. It is bordered by a purple and beige frame. The central figure wears red clothing and has a round face, complementing the snowy landscape. The surrounding landscape is embroidered with textures, illustrating trees with blue and white foliage, and hints of a log cabin with snow on the roof. The borders of the textile exhibit intricate patterns in earthy tones and vibrant reds. The overall effect mimics a piece of folk art, combining visual and tactile 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: 60.9 x 45.8 cm (24 x 18 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 12 7/8" high; 13 1/2" wide
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.2557
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- Louisville
- American
- embroidered
Inscription
lower right in watercolor: ADOLF OPSTAD
NGA object ID 14766. 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.