Embroidered Petticoat Border

c. 1936

Lawrence Peterson

Associated Names
Lawrence Peterson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a pastoral scene with a whimsical charm. A strip of vegetation runs horizontally through the middle, suggesting a horizon. Above the line, a bird flies against a pale sky. The brushstrokes are delicate, detailing flora and fauna. The color palette is cheerful with dominant greens and blues. A deer leaps near lush foliage and a white rabbit. Various plants, flowers, and creatures fill the scene, including two spotted animals and a small bird. In the distance, the landscape remains lush with textured trees. The composition is balanced and serene, emphasizing harmonious lines and colors.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 63.3 cm (11 1/2 x 24 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2525


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 104, no. 212.

Wikidata ID

Q64592783

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