Embroidery

c. 1940

Isabella Ruth Doerfler

Associated Names
Isabella Ruth Doerfler

Artist, American, c. 1886 - 1954

This is a painting featuring an arrangement of embroidered images. The painting includes a central ornate flower cluster with various colorful flowers entwined around green vines. To the left is a simple depiction of a blue bird, and to the right is a more vibrant bird with detailed features. Below the central flowers is a stylized horse on a patch of green, depicted with a flowing mane and tail. The style is reminiscent of traditional embroidery with intricate stitching showcasing a variety of flora and fauna on fabric.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35 x 37.9 cm (13 3/4 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.85


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64575001

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