Applique Coverlet (Detail)

1941

Adolph Opstad

Associated Names
Adolph Opstad

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative textile design with a bird and a butterfly. The central focus includes an embroidered depiction of a bird and a butterfly. The embroidery is set against a light-colored background panel with red and green borders. The style appears traditional, with influences of folk art and textile design techniques. The embroidery shows vibrant colors and textural elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 60.8 x 46 cm (23 15/16 x 18 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 3/4" high; 13 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2553

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ADOLF OPSTAD

Wikidata ID

Q64533369

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