Brooch

c. 1936

Bertha Semple

Associated Names
Bertha Semple

Artist, American, 1903 - 1965

The image displays three sections of a brown, intricately patterned organic object against a plain background. The top section is rounded and bulbous with a symmetrical design. Below it, a teardrop-shaped structure connects as a stem or central point. The lower part shows a cross-section or half of a similar rounded form. The color palette consists of various shades of brown with hints of beige and earthy tones that accentuate the textures. The largest object is centered in the upper portion of the image, while the smaller sections are arranged vertically beneath it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2307


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537380

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