Embroidered Picture 1751 - 1757

"Embroidered Picture" is a needlepoint picture created by Mary Wright in 1751-1757. The piece depicts a young woman in a red dress sitting in a garden with two white rabbits and several butterflies. The scene is framed by a single tree, and the embroidered word "SPRING" can be seen on the bottom left of the piece. Mary Wright was a skilled needleworker who produced various pieces of needlepoint and sampler work throughout her life. This piece is a great example of the detailed work of 18th century needlepoint, and is a testament to the artistic talent of Mary Wright. The picture currently resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.