Set of Crewel Embroidered Bed Curtains

c. 1939

John Oster

Associated Names
John Oster

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting featuring stylized plants and birds. The image contains elegantly curved plants with delicate leaves and flowers, painted in a stylized manner. Each branch is adorned with blossoms and fruit-like pods in a minimalist, decorative style. Small birds with colorful feathers are interspersed among the foliage. Soft, muted colors are used on a light background, creating a serene and balanced aesthetic. The overall composition is symmetrical, with a harmonious arrangement of the natural elements. This style resembles a decorative art form typically found in traditional textile or wallpaper design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 29.8 cm (9 x 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17510


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Oster.

Wikidata ID

Q64583825

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