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Baby Shoe

Gladys Cook

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a single shoe with a decorative design. The image features a detailed depiction of a shoe in profile, with an ankle strap and intricate decorative elements on the upper part of the shoe. The shoe is primarily dark in color, with pink and peach accents highlighting the decorative motifs on the top and around the ankle area. Additionally, above the main illustration, there is a simplified line drawing of the shoe's top view and sole outline, providing a schematic representation of its shape and design. The drawing uses a minimalistic style.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper
Dimensions
3666 × 3354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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