Sampler

c. 1937

Charlotte Angus

Associated Names
Charlotte Angus

Artist, American, 1911 - 1989

This image shows an embroidered scene featuring a rectangular piece of fabric with a central two-story house crafted in a brick pattern. Flanking the house are two stylized trees with branches and leaves in vibrant green threads. A picket fence and flowers accent the horizon. The stitching is neat and structured, with colors ranging from earthy browns to vibrant greens, muted pinks, and blues. A decorative border with floral motifs surrounds the composition, and text across the top provides details about the creator and date.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.2 x 50.9 cm (15 1/16 x 20 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.23


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CHARLOTTE ANGUS

Wikidata ID

Q64539647

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