Crewel Bed Hanging

c. 1938

Helen E. Gilman

Associated Names
Helen E. Gilman

Artist, American, 1913 - 1983

The image displays a decorative design featuring two large pink and red flowers with intricate detailing, set against a cream-colored background. The design includes a bird perched on a curving green and blue vine, which is also adorned with smaller leaves and flower buds. The color palette primarily consists of green, pink, red, and blue against a neutral backdrop. The flowers are centrally placed with one to the left and the other to the right, while the bird is positioned at the top center of the design, above the floral elements. The vines extend horizontally across the design, linking the main elements together.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 74.4 cm (12 x 29 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2735


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573459

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