Bonnet

c. 1936

Bessie Forman

Associated Names
Bessie Forman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a bonnet and cape, along with sketched outlines. It features a detailed rendition of a bonnet and a capelet, both with what looks like textured patterns. The bonnet has dark ribbons or bows. Below the capelet, there are shapes resembling boots or stirrups. Two pencil outline sketches of the bonnet and cape are next to the main drawing. The paper background is neutral.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1147

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537442

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