Crewel Embroidered Bed Curtain

c. 1937

Robert T. Gills

Associated Names
Robert T. Gills

Artist, American, 1890 - 1944

The image shows a piece of fabric with a large blue flower in the center, accompanied by smaller floral designs of red flowers and green leaves. The color palette includes blue, red, green, and hints of yellow against a light beige or cream background. The blue flower is positioned in the middle with branching stems and leaves leading to other smaller floral motifs, creating a vertical composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 57.1 x 37.5 cm (22 1/2 x 14 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2531


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64629190

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