Carnet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The "Carnet" by the artist depicts a small, closed book with a brown metal cover featuring an ornate floral design and a central image. The cover is rectangular with a raised edge and a clasp on the right side. The central image on the cover shows a nativity scene with Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus in a manger, surrounded by flowers and leaves in shades of pink, blue, yellow, orange, and green. The flowers are painted in a folk art style, with bold colors and simple details. The book's pages are yellowed and appear to be made of paper or parchment. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.