Purse

Eleanor Alexander

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an embroidered textile pouch. The handmade pouch features elaborate floral embroidery and a band with text and numbers. The pouch is predominantly pink with a flap exhibiting intricate baroque style needlework against a dark blue background. The embroidery showcases flowers in various shapes and colors, such as pinks, beige, and greens, arranged symmetrically on the flap. The texture contrast between the smooth fabric and the raised embroidery adds depth to the piece. The top edge of the pouch finishes with a decorative trim.