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Pincushion

Vera Van Voris

National Gallery of Art

This is a heart-shaped decorative object. It has intricate beadwork on a fabric surface, featuring a central floral motif in blue and white beads. Surrounding the central flower are additional motifs, including leaf-like patterns in various colors such as green, brown, and red. The edges of the heart-shaped piece are bordered with small white beads. It appears to be meticulously hand-made with a symmetrical and balanced design. The object is against a plain, soft background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
4613 × 3209 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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