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Beaded Bag

George E. Rhone

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative textile or pouch. The central focus of the image is a detailed and ornate beaded pouch, featuring intricate floral patterns and designs made of colorful beads. The beads form the shapes of leaves and flowers in shades of yellow, blue, pink, purple, and green, bordered by white beads against a darker background fabric. The structure of the pouch is outlined by a reddish-brown border. The painting showcases craftsmanship and attention to detail, in the style of folk art with a focus on traditional beadwork.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
2671 × 3434 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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