Crewel Embroidery for Bed Hanging

c. 1936

Mary Berner

Associated Names
Mary Berner

Artist, American, born Germany, 1901 - 2003

This is a drawing of a decorative floral pattern. It features two designs of ornamental motifs, one above the other. The top section is a colored illustration showcasing an intricate floral embroidery pattern with stylized leaves in shades of green and blue, a central star-like flower with vibrant red and teal petals, and a vertical band with red circles. Below this, a monochromatic linear drawing outlines a similar decorative scheme with various flower and leaf shapes. The designs are set against a blank background. The annotation "Scale 1 1/2 foot" suggests attention to proportion and possible use in textile design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.6 × 30.7 cm (8 7/8 × 12 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 58" long; 9 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3045


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Mary Berner.

Wikidata ID

Q64607496

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