Bag

c. 1940

Harriette Gale

Associated Names
Harriette Gale

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting depicting a small decorative pouch. The artwork showcases a detailed fabric bag with a vibrant red hue, adorned with colorful floral and pastoral patterns. The lower portion of the bag features an embroidered countryside scene with small houses and trees in shades of blue, green, and yellow. The top of the pouch is decorated with a flower and foliage motif in various colors, including pink, blue, green, and yellow. A red drawstring winds along the bag's edge, adding a tactile element. The painting is centered on a neutral background to emphasize the pouch's intricate design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39.7 x 32.2 cm (15 5/8 x 12 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2159


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573114

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