Crewel Embroidery

1935/1942

John Oster

Associated Names
John Oster

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a series of abstract figures in motion. The artwork features numerous stylized figures dressed in blue and green clothing, floating or moving upwards across the canvas. Each figure appears to be wearing a gown and toque-like hats, with their limbs outstretched. Wave-like lines weave through the figures, adding a sense of movement. In the bottom left corner, decorative flowers in pastel tones are visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 30 cm (9 x 11 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14988

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: John Oster.

Wikidata ID

Q64583824

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