Eileen Knox

American, 1880 - 1946

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This is an image of an embroidered sampler showing intricate cross-stitch work on fabric. The sampler features alphabet letters, a date, a brick house, and floral patterns. The border has a vibrant floral motif in red and green threads. The central design is a detailed depiction of a red brick house with a green lawn, surrounded by rows of alphabet letters and a verse. The color palette includes reds, greens, and golds, typical in traditional needlework. A separate piece of the floral border pattern is displayed in the bottom right corner for detail.
Eileen Knox, Sampler, c. 1941, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.26

Sampler

Eileen Knox · c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.26
The image shows a rectangular wooden chest with a blue surface, adorned with painted floral and vine motifs in colors such as orange and yellow. The chest has four short black legs and is placed on a light background.
Eileen Knox, Pa. German Chest, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3589

Pa. German Chest

Eileen Knox · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3589
This is a painting of a decorative textile pattern featuring an eagle and geometric motifs. The central piece of the image showcases a stylized, symmetrical eagle with a circular orientation surrounded by a border of stars and foliage patterns, which is further encompassed by intricate geometric and floral designs. The composition utilizes a primarily red, blue, and white color palette, with the eagle depicted prominently in white against a blue circular background. The pattern is framed in a way suggestive of cultural or traditional textile design. The interplay of colors and detailed motifs give it an ornamental and classical appearance.
Eileen Knox, Coverlet: Eagle Coin, 1938, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.748

Coverlet: Eagle Coin

Eileen Knox · 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.748
The image displays a single glass vase in the center. The vase has a glossy sheen in shades of golden brown and green. It is standing upright with its opening facing upward and its base at the bottom center of the frame. The background is plain with a light beige color.
Eileen Knox, Vase, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10445

Vase

Eileen Knox · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10445
The image displays a wooden cabinet with its door open, revealing shelves inside. The cabinet features a painted scene of a windmill and countryside landscape on its door. The color palette includes natural wood tones and blue hues. The cabinet is centrally placed on a light-colored background.
Eileen Knox, Egg Cabinet, c. 1938, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4048

Egg Cabinet

Eileen Knox · c. 1938 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4048
This is a painting of a wooden cabinet with glass doors. The painting features a classic wooden cabinet with an upper section of glass doors revealing shelves filled with books of various colors. The elegant arch designs within the glass doors suggest a Gothic architectural influence. Below, cabinet doors made of wood display a symmetrical pattern likely imitating the natural wood grain. This is in style of Eileen Knox, as indicated by the signature on the lower right side of the image.
Eileen Knox, Bookcase - Gothic Type, c. 1937, watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and some heightening on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4024

Bookcase - Gothic Type

Eileen Knox · c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and some heightening on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4024