Crewel Embroidery

1935/1942

Helen Dana

Associated Names
Helen Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of two deer under a tree. The larger deer has antlers and is resting next to a smaller deer. They are depicted with red and brown strokes. The background shows a patch of earth and grass in green and blue. Beside the deer is a tree with colorful leaves or a feather-like structure and a red trunk. A pink flower is near the tree's base. The background is neutral. This painting is in the style of Henri Rousseau.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.5 x 33.7 cm (17 1/8 x 13 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" high; 13 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3267

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573451

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