Black Silk Bonnet

c. 1936

B. Berndt

Associated Names
B. Berndt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image showcases two black leather bonnets with ribbon ties against a neutral beige background. The color palette is primarily muted, with shades of black, grey, and beige, and hints of blue outlining the bonnets. They are arranged vertically, with one positioned slightly above and to the right of the other. The ribbons extend outward from each bonnet, with the upper bonnet's ribbons reaching further to the sides. The bonnets are depicted from the side, accentuating their dome-like shape and the texture of the material.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34 x 27.1 cm (13 3/8 x 10 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1042


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: Del. 133 - Bayard Berndt

Wikidata ID

Q64537081

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