Crewel Embroidery

1939

John Wilkes

Associated Names
John Wilkes

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a vase filled with a variety of colorful flowers, including red, blue, and yellow blooms. The color palette includes vibrant reds, blues, yellows, purples, and pinks mixed with green foliage. The vase is centrally positioned, with the flowers extending outward, taking up most of the image. The background is neutral and softly textured.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54 x 38.3 cm (21 1/4 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.208

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: John Wilkes / '39'

Wikidata ID

Q64584471

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