Coverlet

c. 1938

Mildred E. Bent

Associated Names
Mildred E. Bent

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts an intricate embroidery of a floral vine with multiple branches and colorful flowers. A butterfly is perched near the flowers. The color palette includes shades of red, green, blue, and yellow on a beige fabric background. The vine has three prominent blossoms at the center, surrounded by leaves. The butterfly with yellow and blue wings is located to the upper left. The floral elements are spread across the image, with branches extending towards the upper right and lower left corners.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.4 x 38.3 cm (14 5/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.105


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614712

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