Mourning Embroidery

1935/1942

Harry Jennings

Associated Names
Harry Jennings

Artist, American, 1878 - 1951

This is a painting of a pastoral scene with figures by a monument. The image features an idyllic landscape with vibrant greenery and a serene sky. A prominent tree with detailed leaves intersects the scene on the left, while a weeping willow drapes elegantly above a stately stone urn on a pedestal. Surrounding this urn are multiple figures dressed in long, flowing garments. The background reveals a quaint chapel-like structure with a picket fence. The contours and coloration of the landscape imply a harmony between nature and the human-made structures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.3 x 49.2 cm (15 1/16 x 19 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 21" high; 27 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.207


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573241

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