Needlepoint Picture

c. 1937

Jules Lefevere

Associated Names
Jules Lefevere

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a needlework portrait of an individual from the upper body up. The person faces slightly to the right with their head turned toward the viewer. The facial features are stylized, with a noticeable nose and a slight smile. The individual has light gray hair styled close to the scalp. They are depicted wearing a high-collared shirt, a dark bow tie, and an outer garment with earth tones like browns and greens. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain with a neutral textured pattern. The artwork rests on a cream-colored canvas base.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 25.1 cm (11 7/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 25" wide; 30" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14992


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64591619

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