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Handbag

Josephine C. Romano

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a black purse with an embroidered design of a lyre and floral motifs. The color palette consists of black, red, pink, green, and brown, with a hint of metallic gold. Tassels hang from the sides, and a braided strap extends upward.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3287 × 4702 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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