Applique Bedspread

c. 1937

Mary Berner

Associated Names
Mary Berner

Artist, American, born Germany, 1901 - 2003

The image shows a rectangular textile design with large floral patterns. The upper left corner features orange and yellow blossoms with a central round element, surrounded by green symmetrical leaves and small orange flower buds. The color palette includes earthy tones with a dominance of orange, green, and yellow on a neutral beige background. A curvy, wavy line of teal runs vertically alongside the right edge of the pattern, with small floral motifs interspersed along this line. The floral pattern appears to be repeated partially, with the full motif visible in the upper portion and cut-off flowers towards the bottom of the textile. The composition is bordered and roughly centered within the frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44 x 37.4 cm (17 5/16 x 14 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.439


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Mery Berner.

Wikidata ID

Q64607467

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