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Embroidered Picture

c. 1936

A. Zimet

Associated Names

A. Zimet

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an oval composition featuring a central grouping of trees and a decorative urn, surrounded by ornate floral garlands. The color palette includes greens, earthy browns, reds, blues, and hints of soft yellows and pinks.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

sheet: 22.7 × 29.1 cm (8 15/16 × 11 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 18" high; 20" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.3318

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64533109

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