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c. 1936

Ellen Duncan

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Ellen Duncan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a floral arrangement with accompanying text. In the center, there is a small, cross-stitched or embroidered panel featuring a bouquet of flowers in predominantly red and green. Above and below the bouquet, text reads "Forget me not." The panel is bordered by a strip of teal fabric or wallpaper adorned with stylized floral patterns in white and teal. The floral strip is placed vertically on a plain light-colored background, giving a vintage, handcrafted feel reminiscent of Victorian-era needlework decor.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 24 cm (13 7/8 x 9 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 1/4" wide; 14" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.58

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64558993

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