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Purse

Syrena Swanson

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a decorative beaded bag with floral patterns. The floral design includes petals and leaves created with various colored beads such as blue, red, white, pink, green, and yellow. The bag has a black background with a red outline framing the floral pattern. The bag is centered in the image, with its top part slightly narrower than the base, and the colorful bead embroidery is prominently displayed on the front.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3141 × 4464 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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