Moccasin

1935

Charles Charon

Associated Names
Charles Charon

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a moccasin with intricate bead designs, including patterns of leaves and floral shapes. The color palette consists of earthy tones like browns and tans, accented with vibrant shades of turquoise, teal, and pink. The moccasin is positioned at an angle, with its opening facing upwards, revealing the inner pink lining. Text above and below the moccasin provides information about its origin and size.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.3 x 15.3 cm (8 3/4 x 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11606

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in graphite: PENOBSCOT case 5E; lower left in graphite: MOCCASIN / 7ins x 3ins EASTERN WOODLAND / HIDE-BEADS. / 10/25/35; lower right in graphite: C. CHARON

Wikidata ID

Q64538355

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