Orchid Cross-Stitch

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Date
c. 1994
Medium
Aida fabric, cotton thread
Dimensions
Frame: 21 × 17 × 5/8 in. (53.3 × 43.2 × 1.6 cm)
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
Caption
A white and pink orchid grows out of a celadon bowl in this cross-stitch by artist Ira Blount (1918-2020). A smaller brown bowl holds a single orchid blossom. Next to the floral composition, bold calligraphy echoes the black rocks in the larger bowl. The Chinese characters hé and an, meaning “with peace,” encourage viewers to consider global influences on the Washington, DC artist’s work. A green leaf and orchid petals break the symmetry of a window-like brown border surrounded by lighter brown bamboo leaves.
After moving to Washington, DC following World War II, Ira Blount mastered dozens of artisanal crafts. His love for crafting, learning, and community engagement would endure over the course of his long life and career.
Accession Number
2011.0004.0101
Type
cross-stitch
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source
Anacostia Community Museum
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl85790b584-29ea-48d1-a472-ba8b2c74ff73
Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0101
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