Chenille Embroidery

c. 1937

O.A. Kirby

Associated Names
O.A. Kirby

Artist, American, 1885 - 1953

The image shows a woven basket filled with various flowers, including white, pink, and yellow blossoms, as well as green leaves. The color palette includes soft pastel tones, with predominance of light blues, greens, and earth tones from the basket. The basket is centered against a gradient blue background, with the floral arrangement extending outwards in a balanced composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.6 x 42.4 cm (13 5/8 x 16 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" long; 11" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.96

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: OAK ABNER KIRBY

Wikidata ID

Q64618520

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