Brooch

c. 1936

Edward White

Associated Names
Edward White

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornate piece of jewelry. It depicts an intricate jewelry design featuring two round gemstones set in an ornate gold framework. The larger gemstone is encircled by a metal frame with symmetrical scrollwork and small decorative spheres. Below it, there is a smaller gemstone, also framed, with dangling ornamental spikes or tassels. The background is a plain, soft beige color. The signature in the bottom right corner suggests meticulous craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2346

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: White

Wikidata ID

Q64557688

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