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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Deer and Squirrels

18th century

American 18th Century

Associated Names

American 18th Century

Artist

This is an image of an embroidered garden scene. The scene includes a deer leaping over a green mound, two squirrels, a tree with red and pink blossoms, and large pink and red flowers. The embroidery showcases meticulous craftsmanship in depicting nature and wildlife.

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Artwork overview

Medium

embroidery: dyed wool on linen
Credit Line

Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch
Dimensions

overall: 19.7 x 30.2 cm (7 3/4 x 11 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1953.5.107

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Recorded as from Philadelphia. Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch; gift 1953 to NGA.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar William Garbisch

Wikidata ID

Q62286417

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