Shoe Buckle

c. 1937

Sylvia Dezon

Associated Names
Sylvia Dezon

Artist, American, 1906 - 1970

This is a drawing of a decorative metal buckle design and its components. The drawing features a detailed illustration of a buckle at the top of the image, with outer ring of circular decorations and a complex inner structure composed of bars and shapes that suggest the mechanical parts of a buckle. Below this, there are additional sketches showing outlines and a curved section that appear to be preparatory or complementary studies of the same object. The sheet has a minimalist and technical feel, with the main drawing brought to life through careful shading and coloration, contrasted against the softer, sketch-like quality of the supporting illustrations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 22.6 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2358


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64632942

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