Applique Linen Panel

1935/1942

Beverly Chichester

Associated Names
Beverly Chichester

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a central decorative embroidered basket containing colorful plant-like patterns in orange, green, and blue. Surrounding the basket are small brown figures and geometric shapes, including two large brown plants or figures on each side, and multiple small human silhouettes or dolls near the top and on each side. The color palette consists of earthy tones such as brown and dark green, accented with vibrant orange and deep blue with pink embroidery around the border. The central pattern is positioned symmetrically within the artwork, with figures and additional decoration placed around it. The piece is bordered by a pink and red embroidered line, and at the bottom, there is cursive text in brown acting as a dedication.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.9 x 34.5 cm (17 11/16 x 13 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 19" wide; 25 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2874


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Beverly / Chichester

Wikidata ID

Q64537581

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