Cross-Stitch of Woman in Kimono with Fan

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Date
c. 1994
Medium
Aida fabric, cotton thread
Dimensions
Frame: 20 7/8 × 16 15/16 × 7/8 in. (53 × 43 × 2.2 cm)
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
Caption
Longtime DC resident Ira Blount was born in Tennessee, but global influences inspired his work. Here, Blount has created an intricate cross-stich embroidery that depicts a woman wearing a floral kimono peering over a fan that partially covers her mouth. She crouches at the edge of water, her head framed by a ring of cascading flowers, while a dragonfly flutters nearby. The needlework piece is characterized by a pastel color palette featuring purples, yellows, and blues, and is notable for its intricate stitching and representation of Japanese culture.
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
2011.0004.0099
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/dl82e15e95c-540a-484e-9d21-5a17a0ce77eb
Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0099
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