Lillian M. Mosseller

American, 1897 - 1992

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The image depicts a rectangular rug with a design of vines and flowers. The color palette includes earthy browns, greens, and muted reds, purples, and yellows. The largest grouping of flowers forms a circular wreath in the center. Smaller clusters of leaves and flowers decorate the corners and sides of the rug, distributed symmetrically.
Lillian M. Mosseller, Hooked Rug, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3301

Hooked Rug

Lillian M. Mosseller · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3301
Rectangular floral rug with a central red rose surrounded by smaller flowers and leaves. Earthy tones of brown with a beige border, and floral patterns in pink, red, green, blue, and white. Central red rose surrounded by blue and white flowers along the edges, enclosed by a dark brown border.
Lillian M. Mosseller, Hooked Rug, c. 1936, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.244

Hooked Rug

Lillian M. Mosseller · c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.244
This is a painting of a rectangular textile piece. The design features a border of swirling, leaf-like motifs in red and pink shades. At the center, there is an arrangement of colorful flowers in blues, pinks, and yellows on a light background, surrounded by the red and pink border. The outermost edge has a braided rope-like pattern. The use of vivid colors and detailed patterns suggests the influence of traditional or folk design aesthetics, and the shading and blending of colors indicate a meticulous technique.
Lillian M. Mosseller, Hooked Rug, c. 1936, colored pencil and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3062

Hooked Rug

Lillian M. Mosseller · c. 1936 · colored pencil and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3062
This is a painting of a decorative piece with floral motifs and a horseshoe. The painting features a brown rectangular item with intricate embroidery displayed on it. At the center is a red horseshoe, encircled by various green stems with colorful flowers in shades of pink, yellow, and blue. The edges of the piece are adorned with vine-like patterns featuring small round red berries and flowers.
Lillian M. Mosseller, Hooked Rug, c. 1936, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.252

Hooked Rug

Lillian M. Mosseller · c. 1936 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.252
The image shows a floral design with large pink, blue, and cream flowers and green leaves, surrounded by an ornate border with swirling patterns. The color palette includes soft pastels with shades of pink, blue, cream, and green on a rich brown background, framed by a light grayish-brown and pale design. Positioned centrally on a rectangular panel, the floral arrangement is enclosed by the ornate border, set against a plain cream background that surrounds the entire composition.
Lillian M. Mosseller, Hooked Rug, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.251

Hooked Rug

Lillian M. Mosseller · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.251
This is a drawing of an intricate red and white design. The artwork showcases a symmetrical pattern featuring floral and geometric motifs. The central portion is dominated by white floral elements on a red background. Around the edges, there are additional ornate shapes and smaller floral designs, creating a repeating pattern. In the lower section of the composition, there are diagrams and labels indicating measurements. The combination of these elements suggests it might be a textile or wallpaper pattern. The artwork has an antique or vintage feel.
Lillian M. Mosseller, Hooked Rug, c. 1936, watercolor and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.726

Hooked Rug

Lillian M. Mosseller · c. 1936 · watercolor and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.726
The image shows a circular embroidery piece with a floral design in pink, red, blue, green, purple, and brown colors on a cream background. The floral pattern features large rose-like flowers in the center with a wavy, scalloped edge around the circumference.
Lillian M. Mosseller, Hooked Rug, c. 1936, colored pencil, graphite, and watercolor on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3061

Hooked Rug

Lillian M. Mosseller · c. 1936 · colored pencil, graphite, and watercolor on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3061
The image displays four large leaf-like shapes with swirling details in the corners surrounding a small red rose with green leaves in the center. The color palette consists of muted browns, beiges, pinks, red, and green. The composition is symmetrical.
Lillian M. Mosseller, Hooked Rug, 1935/1942, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2852

Hooked Rug

Lillian M. Mosseller · 1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2852