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Walking Slippers

c. 1936

Marie Alain

Associated Names

Marie Alain

Artist, American, 1895 - 1974

Two satin shoes with ribbon bows are the main focus of the image. The color palette consists of soft whites and pastel tones, with the shoes set against a light, neutral background. Positioned diagonally, the shoes are placed in the center of the image, with one shoe slightly overlapping the other. The ribbons from the shoes softly drape outward.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.1 x 36.7 cm (11 7/16 x 14 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1906

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Marie Alain --

Wikidata ID

Q64595135

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