Truth Lies at the Bottom of the Well Lumbar Cushion

This design features a painting by the Scottish artist Frances MacDonald (1873–1921), who working in the British Modern Style, which was heavily influenced by Art Nouveau. It depicts three women standing at the top of a well and another woman lying peacefully at the bottom of the well. The artwork may be considered an allegory for the human condition. The women are surrounded by the well, which is a circular brick construction. The original artwork was painted by Frances MacDonald sometime between 1912 and 1915.