Flower Holder

c. 1936

Alfred Walbeck

Associated Names
Alfred Walbeck

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an ornate glass slipper with intricate star patterns in shades of orange and amber. Three line drawings of the shoe from different angles are also present in the top left, top right, and bottom left corners of the image. The color palette is warm and earthy, emphasizing the glasswork's craftsmanship. The glass slipper is located centrally in the lower right corner of the image, while the line drawings are placed in each corner except the bottom right, creating a sense of balance in the design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.5 x 22.6 cm (11 1/4 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11041


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. WALBECK

Wikidata ID

Q64534455

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