Embroidered Rug

1935/1942

Jules Lefevere

Associated Names
Jules Lefevere

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of floral patterns. The image is divided into two sections. The upper section consists of an intricate oval-shaped arrangement of leaves and berries in shades of green, orange, and blue. The leaves form a symmetrical design. Smaller floral elements with circular blue berries are painted at the center, surrounded by swirling details. The lower section features two purple spherical flowers with textured surfaces, attached to dark and light stems with pointed leaves. The background is textured beige.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 30.5 cm (8 15/16 x 12 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 21" wide; 35" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.246

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J.Z. LEFEVRE.

Wikidata ID

Q64591599

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