Sampler

c. 1936

Eva Wilson

Associated Names
Eva Wilson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts an intricate embroidery piece with a central perspective. In the scene, there is a classical temple-like structure with a triangular pediment and columned facade at the horizon. In the foreground, there is a garden scene with various trees, shrubbery, a deer, and a bird. The embroidery style features cross-stitch patterns with warm, earthy colors and vibrant reds and pinks. Above the temple, a verse is embroidered in blue thread with the artist's name and date in red at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 52.1 x 54.6 cm (20 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 25 1/3" long; 22 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2720

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 572, no. 2093.

Wikidata ID

Q64560943

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