Brooch and Bracelet with Portrait

c. 1936

William P. Shearwood

Associated Names
William P. Shearwood

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays three intricately drawn objects with artistic designs. The largest object appears to be an ornament resembling a belt or bracelet with a black and gold centerpiece embellished with floral motifs. Dangling from it is a small round pendant featuring a portrait. Positioned above this ornament is an interwoven knot with a metal clasp, and to its right is a smaller knot with a slightly different design. The color scheme includes earthy browns, golds, and blacks, creating a classic, aged appearance. The background is plain beige, highlighting the details of the objects, which are presented on a horizontally oriented canvas. Inscriptions at the bottom left and right corners read "Westchester County" and "Drawn by Wm P. Shearwood."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22 cm (11 7/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2331


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64639109

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