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This is a drawing of a bag with decorative elements. The bag features intricate embroidery with floral motifs in pink and green, the word "Joye," and a section of vibrant blue. A decorative tassel hangs from the narrow point of the bag. On the right, there is a smaller sketch showing a different design option with an emblematic image and tassel.
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This is a drawing of a bag with decorative elements. The bag features intricate embroidery with floral motifs in pink and green, the word "Joye," and a section of vibrant blue. A decorative tassel hangs from the narrow point of the bag. On the right, there is a smaller sketch showing a different design option with an emblematic image and tassel.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bag

Eugene Bartz

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 35.6 x 25.6 cm (14 x 10 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2211
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Eugene Bartz

NGA object ID 14420. 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.