Not currently on display at the V&A

Embroidery Design

1775-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Handpainted gouache picture depicting a bird in vibrant colours perched on a branch observing a butterfly, the original design for embroidery 6-1880. Framed in a black narrow frame and glazed with black glass, the centre in a clear oval bordered with gold.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
gouache on paper
Brief description
for embroidery, 1775-1800, English
Physical description
Handpainted gouache picture depicting a bird in vibrant colours perched on a branch observing a butterfly, the original design for embroidery 6-1880. Framed in a black narrow frame and glazed with black glass, the centre in a clear oval bordered with gold.
Dimensions
  • Width: 40.5cm
  • Height: 50.7cm
Associated object
6-1880 (Copy)
Collection
Accession number
6A-1880

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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