Sampler

1935/1942

Esther Martindale

Associated Names
Esther Martindale

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a cross-stitch sampler pattern featuring a symmetrical arrangement. It includes a central flowering plant with a red blossom, two stylized birds on each side, and a geometric shape resembling a house or cage with a cross-like structure. The plant emerges from an ornate vase at the bottom center. Various smaller floral motifs surround the plant, enhancing the overall design. The pattern is showcased on a fabric-like background, emphasizing the textured appearance of embroidery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26 x 22.1 cm (10 1/4 x 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.28


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ESTHER MARTINDALE

Wikidata ID

Q64559947

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