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This is a painting of a floral pattern on a textured surface. The image features a design of stylized flowers and leaves arranged in a symmetrical composition against a rich purple background. The flowers have prominent blooms and delicate leaves extending outward. The color palette includes shades of purple and beige. The design appears to combine elements of traditional embroidery and tapestry art.
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This is a painting of a floral pattern on a textured surface. The image features a design of stylized flowers and leaves arranged in a symmetrical composition against a rich purple background. The flowers have prominent blooms and delicate leaves extending outward. The color palette includes shades of purple and beige. The design appears to combine elements of traditional embroidery and tapestry art.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Apron

David P Willoughby

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.6 x 26.8 cm (14 x 10 9/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.14751
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • New York
  • American
Inscription

lower right in black ink: David P. Willoughby

NGA object ID 26842. 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.