Cross-Stitch Antimacassar by Elmer Weise

Cross-Stitch Antimacassar c. 1937

elmerweise

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

pastel soft colours

muted colour palette

ink paper printed

coloured pencil

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This cross-stitch antimacassar, created by Elmer Weise around 1937, depicts a rider on horseback. The image is framed by a red and white geometric border. Antimacassars were popular in the Victorian era to protect furniture from the soiling effects of hair oil, which was commonly used at the time. This artwork showcases the intricate detail and craftsmanship of cross-stitch embroidery, a popular form of needlework during the 19th and 20th centuries.