Gussie on a Bed with Flowers

1987

Joan Cassis

Associated Names
Joan Cassis

Artist, American, 1952 - 1996

The image shows an elderly woman seated on a bed, almost her entire body is visible from the waist up. She is positioned leaning slightly forward, gazing towards the viewer. The woman has short, curly gray hair and a gentle expression on her face. She is wearing a light-colored, patterned dress with short sleeves. Surrounding her on the bed are numerous artificial flowers. The woman is wearing glasses and a necklace. In the background, there is a curtain behind her, partially illuminated, and to the left side, a window with closed curtains is visible, with some decorative items placed on the sill. The room has a serene and intimate ambiance.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; upon her death in 1996, to Victoria Cassis, her mother, Baltimore, Maryland; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64155856

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