Sampler c. 1940

"Sampler" is a c. 1940 embroidery work by Charles Bowman, a prolific self-taught artist known for his intricate and colorful needlework. The piece depicts a idyllic rural scene with a group of people gathered around a table beneath a canopy of trees. The artist utilizes a range of colors and textures to create a detailed and visually engaging representation of his subject. Bowman's works, while often classified as naive art, reveal a sophisticated understanding of composition and color.