Straw Bonnet

c. 1939

Ferdinand Badin

Associated Names
Ferdinand Badin

Artist, American, born Austria, 1897 - 1982

The image shows a single ornate, vintage bonnet placed prominently in the center against an off-white background. The bonnet features a combination of cream and light pink fabric with intricate gold embellishments and lace details. The delicate color palette consists mainly of soft pastels and muted gold accents. Positioned centrally, the bonnet is angled slightly to the right, giving a clear view of its decorative textures and layers, with the hat's brim gently curving upwards. In the lower right corner, there is a small, unobtrusive text marking.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 27 cm (14 1/16 x 10 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1101


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Ferdinand A. Badin

Wikidata ID

Q64561331

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