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Beaded Purse

Cornelius Christoffels

National Gallery of Art

The image features a central intricate pattern of cross-stitched squares forming an abstract composition with various angular shapes and curving lines. Within the square is an abstract bird surrounded by abstract renditions of flora, including twisting green lines resembling plant stems and leaves, and red and pink shapes resembling flowers. The overall effect is reminiscent of a textile.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3470 × 4671 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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