Bedspread

c. 1936

Mary Berner

Associated Names
Mary Berner

Artist, American, born Germany, 1901 - 2003

The image shows embroidered floral and plant motifs in a grid pattern on a beige fabric background. The color palette includes pastel and muted shades of greens, pinks, blues, yellows, and browns. The design features symmetrical rows of motifs, including intricate floral arrangements evenly distributed across the fabric. A small bird is perched on a plant in the upper left corner, and the elements are centered on the fabric, creating a balanced presentation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.1 x 23 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.187

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Mary Berner.

Wikidata ID

Q64607443

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