This is a painting depicting a small decorative pouch. The artwork showcases a detailed fabric bag with a vibrant red hue, adorned with colorful floral and pastoral patterns. The lower portion of the bag features an embroidered countryside scene with small houses and trees in shades of blue, green, and yellow. The top of the pouch is decorated with a flower and foliage motif in various colors, including pink, blue, green, and yellow. A red drawstring winds along the bag's edge, adding a tactile element. The painting is centered on a neutral background to emphasize the pouch's intricate design.
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This is a painting depicting a small decorative pouch. The artwork showcases a detailed fabric bag with a vibrant red hue, adorned with colorful floral and pastoral patterns. The lower portion of the bag features an embroidered countryside scene with small houses and trees in shades of blue, green, and yellow. The top of the pouch is decorated with a flower and foliage motif in various colors, including pink, blue, green, and yellow. A red drawstring winds along the bag's edge, adding a tactile element. The painting is centered on a neutral background to emphasize the pouch's intricate design.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bag

Harriette Gale

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 39.7 x 32.2 cm (15 5/8 x 12 11/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2159
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 14368. 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.