Crewel Embroidery

1935/1942

Helen D. Bashian

Associated Names
Helen D. Bashian

Artist, American, 1903 - 1991

The image displays a large intricate flower with soft pink and red petals extending from a curved brown stem, dominating the right side. The color palette includes subtle pinks, greens, browns, and soft blues, against a light neutral background. The brown stem curves from the bottom right to the upper left, with green leaves, and smaller additional flowers including a violet blossom to the left and a slender white flower near the lower left corner. The shapes and curves of the vines and flowers are fluid and organic across the canvas.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.5 x 38.9 cm (21 7/16 x 15 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15025


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573449

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