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Slippers

c. 1940

Frank S. Browne

Associated Names

Frank S. Browne

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two shoe insoles placed side by side. The left insole has intricate designs in earthy colors and shades of gray, while the right insole has a textured, reddish-brown surface. The color palette includes grays, browns, and beiges. The insoles are positioned vertically next to each other, with the left insole featuring complex patterns and the right insole having a smoother appearance with subtle designs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 26.6 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1891

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FRANK S. BROWNE

Wikidata ID

Q64570337

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