Beaded Bag

1935/1942

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

This is a painting of a bag with a landscape scene. The artwork depicts a bag with a drawstring closure and beadwork. The central design features a landscape with trees, foliage, and a grazing cow. There is an architectural element in the greenery. The bottom of the bag displays floral patterns. The artwork shows fine detailing and a blend of artistry and craftsmanship in the traditional 19th-century European design style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 24 cm (14 1/16 x 9 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2134

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: C. Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540464

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