"A Garden in Her Hands" - Mid 20th Century Embroidery on Fabric, Signed

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Charming and richly textured, this hand-embroidered piece by the American artist Jessie Willcox Smith captures a tender, nostalgic moment of … Read more Charming and richly textured, this hand-embroidered piece by the American artist Jessie Willcox Smith captures a tender, nostalgic moment of childhood with artistic grace. A young girl in a soft yellow dress and a wide-brimmed hat stands under cascading willow branches, holding a basket brimming with colorful flowers. Her expression is gentle and contemplative, evoking innocence and a timeless pastoral simplicity. The scene is framed by vertical borders with floral motifs that add a decorative, almost storybook-like elegance to the overall composition.
The embroidery is finely detailed and layered, creating a three-dimensional quality that brings life and movement to the fabric. The flowers, in shades of red, pink, lavender, blue, and white, contrast beautifully against the girl's muted attire and the soft greens of the leafy backdrop. The background is delicately filled in with subtle threadwork that mimics watercolor brushstrokes, enhancing the painterly effect of this textile art.
The piece is signed at the bottom in thread, lending it authenticity and personal artistry. It is displayed in a dark brown rectangular frame with a cream-colored mat and a thin gold trim around the inner edge, which highlights the central image and complements the warm tones in the embroidery.

Dimensions: 20" x 22" See less