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Handbag

1935/1942

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names

Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image displays a macrame-like bag with a detailed, textured design. The bag is composed of various woven patterns and finishes with fringes at the bottom. The color palette is monochrome in tones of light to dark beige. The bag is centrally positioned against a plain background, with its strap creating an arching shape above the main body of the bag.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 46 x 35.6 cm (18 1/8 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2186

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537856

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