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The image features an intricate circular design on a blank canvas. The design consists of various geometric and organic forms, including parallel lines, enclosed shapes, vibrant colors, and patterns. The upper half of the circle resembles clustered silhouettes of small houses with triangular roofs in yellow, blue, and red hues. The lower half contains circular and linear repeating patterns in reds and blues, resembling waves or stylized floral motifs. The circular emblem is bordered by a detailed pattern framing the entire design.
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The image features an intricate circular design on a blank canvas. The design consists of various geometric and organic forms, including parallel lines, enclosed shapes, vibrant colors, and patterns. The upper half of the circle resembles clustered silhouettes of small houses with triangular roofs in yellow, blue, and red hues. The lower half contains circular and linear repeating patterns in reds and blues, resembling waves or stylized floral motifs. The circular emblem is bordered by a detailed pattern framing the entire design.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Beaded Purse

Ann Gene Buckley

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.7 x 23.5 cm (14 1/16 x 9 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 3 1/2" high; 3 1/2" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.7943
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New York
  • American
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lower right in watercolor: Anne Gene Buckley / A3275-68 / full size

NGA object ID 20141. 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.