Embroidered Stool Cover

c. 1939

Carmel Wilson

Associated Names
Carmel Wilson

Artist, American, 1893 - 1977

The image depicts a piece of tapestry or textile art. It features a large, central floral motif surrounded by intricate foliage and ornate patterns. The background is deep red and brown, with an earthy color palette including reds, browns, black, hints of green, and touches of pink and cream in the floral design. The tapestry is positioned centrally in the image with fringed edges visible at the top, and its pattern unfurls symmetrically from the center outward.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39.1 x 57.9 cm (15 3/8 x 22 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18 1/2" high; 18 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2501

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Carmel Wilson

Wikidata ID

Q64538084

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