Mary Ellen Crisp, (American, 1896–1973) Search this
Embroiderer:
Mary Ellen Crisp, (American, 1896–1973) Search this
Medium:
Medium: wool embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: embroidered in running, blanket, chain, feather, couching and satin stitches on plain weave
Dimensions:
H x W: 194 x 288 cm (6 ft. 4 3/8 in. x 9 ft. 5 3/8 in.)
Type:
embroidery & stitching
Embroidered picture
Object Name:
Embroidered picture
Made in:
USA
Date:
ca. 1945
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Embroidered picture with a scene from the American West showing a low hill with flowers on a vine and cacti. In the middle ground are two horses with riders before a lake leading to hills sparsely covered with evergreens and several clusters of houses which lead to a lake on the extreme left and right. In the background are distant mountain peaks under a grey sky with clouds. Picture is framed by foundation fabric. Colors are predominantly muted purple, orange-red, muted blue-green, tan and gray.