Needlework on Altar Cloth

c. 1936

Lena Nastasi

Associated Names
Lena Nastasi

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a rectangular border surrounding stylized floral and bird designs. Flowers with intricate patterns are placed within the border. The color palette consists mainly of soft beige, light cream, muted reds, yellows, and greens acceintuating the designs. The flowers and birds are aligned in a horizontal pattern inside the rectangle, with birds interspersed between the floral motifs. The arrangement is symmetrical, creating a balanced composition across the space.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and wash on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.1 x 34.5 cm (9 1/2 x 13 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 52" long; 18" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14815

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64592895

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