Brooch

c. 1937

Madeline Arnold

Associated Names
Madeline Arnold

Artist, American, 1915 - 2005

This is a painting of an ornate necklace. The necklace is positioned centrally within the composition against a plain, neutral background. It features a chain connecting to a decorative pendant with an elaborate design. The pendant includes symmetrical, gold-toned embellishments with potential gemstone inlays. Two elongated tassels are suspended from the pendant. The backdrop accentuates the detail and craftsmanship of the necklace. The painting style emphasizes intricate and realistic representations of objects.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 21.7 cm (11 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2316


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: M. Arnold

Wikidata ID

Q64594558

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