Opera Bag

c. 1939

John H. Tercuzzi

Associated Names
John H. Tercuzzi

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a decorative drawstring purse in the center of the frame. It has a pale blue fabric at the top and a detailed gold and multicolored embroidered pattern at the bottom. The color palette consists of blue, gold, and light pastel shades. The purse is positioned centrally with the drawstring handles looped above the main body. The background is plain and off-white.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 36.8 cm (17 15/16 x 14 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2190

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: John H. Tercuzzi.

Wikidata ID

Q64582691

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