Mourning Embroidery

1935/1942

William Parkinson

Associated Names
William Parkinson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a memorial sampler. It shows a rectangular textile piece with a pink fringed edge. In the center, there is an inscription framed by weeping willow trees and figures on either side. The figures are in mourning poses facing a central obelisk-like structure with text inscriptions. Surrounding the central scene are floral and foliage motifs in colors like purples, greens, and beiges. This style is reminiscent of American folk art samplers used in memory of loved ones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.8 x 62.7 cm (19 5/8 x 24 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2540

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64639213

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