Apron

1935/1942

Gertrude Lemberg

Associated Names
Gertrude Lemberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an elaborately embroidered apron. The apron is depicted in a detailed style. It features a dark-colored fabric as its base with a soft pink trim. The apron showcases intricate floral embroidery with vibrant pink, blue, and green flowers adorning the midsection and pockets. Each pocket is embellished with a small pink bow. The waistband includes additional floral motifs that harmonize with the overall design. The rendering highlights the texture of the fabric and the arrangement of the embroidery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.6 x 25 cm (13 1/4 x 9 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13 1/8" long; 18" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1319

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572025

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