Beaded Bag

c. 1940

George E. Rhone

Associated Names
George E. Rhone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative textile or pouch. The central focus of the image is a detailed and ornate beaded pouch, featuring intricate floral patterns and designs made of colorful beads. The beads form the shapes of leaves and flowers in shades of yellow, blue, pink, purple, and green, bordered by white beads against a darker background fabric. The structure of the pouch is outlined by a reddish-brown border. The painting showcases craftsmanship and attention to detail, in the style of folk art with a focus on traditional beadwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.5 x 25.3 cm (11 1/4 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2119


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Geo. Rhone

Wikidata ID

Q64571353

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