Embroidered Blanket

c. 1939

Jenny Almgren

Associated Names
Jenny Almgren

Artist, American, 1881 - 1962

This is a painting of a decorative textile with floral patterns. The image features an intricate and symmetrical design resembling an embroidered textile or a piece of needlework. The central motif consists of delicate, curving stems adorned with small, colorful flowers in shades of pink, yellow, and blue. These floral patterns radiate outwards from the center, creating a balanced and harmonious composition. The inner border consists of a simple, repetitive untwining pattern, while the outer border is composed of a series of interlocking loop shapes. The design's finesse and symmetry convey a sense of elegance and attention to detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45 x 55.1 cm (17 11/16 x 21 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 64" wide; 83" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.205


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Jenny Almgren

Wikidata ID

Q64581624

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