Bag

c. 1937

Gene Luedke

Associated Names
Gene Luedke

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a beaded purse with a pastoral scene. The image shows a vibrantly colored drawstring purse featuring an intricate beaded design depicting a countryside landscape. The scene includes small houses and a bridge in the background, along with elements like trees, bushes, and a river. A figure on horseback is headed towards a small building, adding narrative interest. The landscape suggests a peaceful rural setting. The purse has a decorative fringe at the bottom, and the drawstrings are tied in a knot at the top. This style is reminiscent of naïve art, using simple forms and decorative colors to create a story through imagery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.5 x 29 cm (14 3/8 x 11 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2164


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Mrs. Gene Luedke

Wikidata ID

Q64571038

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