This is a drawing of a floral design pattern on a square cloth. The full description is as follows: The drawing features an intricate and symmetrical arrangement of floral motifs on a square cloth. The central pattern consists of a vertical symmetric vine with elaborate blossoms and leaves, surrounded by small, delicately drawn flowers. The perimeter of the fabric is bordered with a swirling design. The drawing suggests a focus on elegance and refinement, evoking the style of embroidery patterns or ornamental textiles. The faint pencil or ink provides a subtle contrast against the light background.
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This is a drawing of a floral design pattern on a square cloth. The full description is as follows: The drawing features an intricate and symmetrical arrangement of floral motifs on a square cloth. The central pattern consists of a vertical symmetric vine with elaborate blossoms and leaves, surrounded by small, delicately drawn flowers. The perimeter of the fabric is bordered with a swirling design. The drawing suggests a focus on elegance and refinement, evoking the style of embroidery patterns or ornamental textiles. The faint pencil or ink provides a subtle contrast against the light background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bedspread

Suzanne Roy and Arlene Perkins

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
sheet: 58.6 × 50.6 cm (23 1/16 × 19 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2829
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American

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