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Beaded Handbag

Ferdinand Badin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a decorated bag with a bright yellow top and a drawstring closure. The middle section features a patterned design with turquoise triangles, green leaves, and floral motifs. The lower part of the bag displays various colors like red, pink, and green, depicting an array of flowers. The overall color palette includes shades of bright yellow, blue, green, and various hues from the floral design. The bag is positioned in the center of the image against a neutral background.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3443 × 4465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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