Needlepoint Panel

c. 1939

Phyllis Dorr

Associated Names
Phyllis Dorr

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is an image depicting a pastoral scene with a woman in a red dress seated on a bench while another figure stands beside her. There is a rustic countryside setting with a house, various animals, lush green trees, a parrot on a tree branch, a white dog resting on the ground, and a black dog standing nearby. In the background, there are swirling clouds, flying birds, and a small boat on a stylized body of water. The style is reminiscent of historical embroidery or tapestry art with a focus on romantic and bucolic themes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 58.9 x 46.8 cm (23 3/16 x 18 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2505


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: March 17 - July 25 / 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64619542

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