Brooch

c. 1936

William P. Shearwood

Associated Names
William P. Shearwood

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two ornate brooch designs. The largest brooch on the left features a gold butterfly-like shape with three dangling purple gemstones. The smaller brooch on the right is fashioned in a similar gold style with a central purple gemstone. The color palette includes gold, purple, and hints of orange. These brooches are placed centrally within the drawing, which is set against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 9.3 x 14.8 cm (3 11/16 x 5 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2328

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Westchester County; lower right in blck ink: Drawn by William P. Shearwood

Wikidata ID

Q64639101

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