Bonnet

c. 1936

Bessie Forman

Associated Names
Bessie Forman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is an image of a bonnet and its details. The drawing showcases a bonnet with intricate design and texture. The bonnet is viewed from the side, revealing its woven structure with patterns representing fabric pleats or folds. It has a long ribbon hanging from the back, depicted with flowing lines. There are also two smaller sketches showing the bonnet from the back, emphasizing its shape and construction. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 23 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3102

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 183, no. 365.

Wikidata ID

Q64537471

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