Purse

1935/1942

Gladys Cook

Associated Names
Gladys Cook

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornamental vase-like object decorated with intricate geometric and abstract patterns in shades of pink, turquoise, green, and white, along with a small spherical appendage at the base. The top of the object has a golden, gnarly texture resembling rope or woven material. The background is plain to enhance the design of the object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9539

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572542

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