This is a painting of a drawstring pouch with a landscape scene. The pouch features a rural setting with a winding path leading through greenery towards small houses with red roofs, surrounded by trees and hills. A large tree stands near the center. The top section of the pouch has a decorative pattern, while the bottom is fringed with blue strands. The drawstring is an earthy cord. The style resembles folk or naive art, known for its simplistic forms and vibrant colors.
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This is a painting of a drawstring pouch with a landscape scene. The pouch features a rural setting with a winding path leading through greenery towards small houses with red roofs, surrounded by trees and hills. A large tree stands near the center. The top section of the pouch has a decorative pattern, while the bottom is fringed with blue strands. The drawstring is an earthy cord. The style resembles folk or naive art, known for its simplistic forms and vibrant colors.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Beaded Bag

Lucille Lacoursiere

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 53.2 x 36.5 cm (20 15/16 x 14 3/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2171
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Boscawen
  • American

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