Embroidered Flower Motif

1941

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names
Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

This is a drawing of floral motifs. The image displays intricate floral designs arranged on a plain background, showing detailed patterns and textures resembling embroidery or lacework. The main cluster of flowers is located in the upper portion of the composition, consisting of various blossoms with detailed petals and leaves. Additional floral elements like tendrils are included, adding to the pattern's intricacy. In the lower section, there are smaller clusters of similar floral designs mirroring the larger motifs above, all rendered with precise linework to capture the essence of blooming forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 40.5 cm (20 1/16 x 15 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 42" wide; 46" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.508


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in colored pencil: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537852

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