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This is a drawing of a single shoe with a decorative design. The image features a detailed depiction of a shoe in profile, with an ankle strap and intricate decorative elements on the upper part of the shoe. The shoe is primarily dark in color, with pink and peach accents highlighting the decorative motifs on the top and around the ankle area. Additionally, above the main illustration, there is a simplified line drawing of the shoe's top view and sole outline, providing a schematic representation of its shape and design. The drawing uses a minimalistic style.
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This is a drawing of a single shoe with a decorative design. The image features a detailed depiction of a shoe in profile, with an ankle strap and intricate decorative elements on the upper part of the shoe. The shoe is primarily dark in color, with pink and peach accents highlighting the decorative motifs on the top and around the ankle area. Additionally, above the main illustration, there is a simplified line drawing of the shoe's top view and sole outline, providing a schematic representation of its shape and design. The drawing uses a minimalistic style.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baby Shoe

Gladys Cook

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper
Dimensions
overall: 20.8 x 22.8 cm (8 3/16 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1928
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 14137. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.