“Sampler” by Spain (1815) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Sampler

Sampler

TitleSampler
ArtistSpain
Date1815 19th century
MediumLinen, plain weave; pulled thread work; embroidered with silk floss and linen yarns, in black, double faggot, hem interlocking, loop, overcast, Russian overcast, and wave stitches; embroidered with silk floss in back, cross, double running, long-armed cross, satin and stem stitches
Classificationtextile
OriginSpain Spain
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hunt
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Sampler” is a work by Spain, dated 1815. It is executed in linen, plain weave; pulled thread work; embroidered with silk floss and linen yarns, in black, double faggot, hem interlocking, loop, overcast, russian overcast, and wave stitches; embroidered with silk floss in back, cross, double running, long-armed cross, satin and stem stitches and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-05