Pin Cushion

c. 1939

Ferdinand Badin

Associated Names
Ferdinand Badin

Artist, American, born Austria, 1897 - 1982

This is a painting of a bird perched on a surface. The bird is predominantly blue with black detailing on its wings and long tail feathers. It appears to be standing on a rectangular object with subtle shading. The background is a plain, light color. The bird is portrayed with focused precision, highlighting the delicate structure of its legs and capturing the texture of its feathers. The work reflects a style similar to natural history illustrations, where attention to detail is paramount. The painting’s composition is minimalistic, emphasizing the bird as the central figure against an understated background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13275


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FERDINAN BADIN

Wikidata ID

Q64561337

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