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Purse

Gladys Cook and Nancy Crimi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a small, intricately designed purse or handbag with a rounded shape. It features a dark red or maroon fabric adorned with a decorative silver laurel wreath embroidered in the center. The bag has a silver clasp at the top and a fringe detail along the bottom edge. The color palette includes deep red and silver against a light, neutral background. Positioned centrally on a plain background, the purse appears isolated, allowing a clear focus on its details.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3315 × 4383 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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