Purse c. 1937

"Purse" is a line drawing by American artist Isidore Steinberg, created in 1937. This piece depicts a woman's purse in an abstract style, with emphasis on its form and structure. Steinberg's use of simple lines and minimalist detail creates a sense of both realism and surrealism. His focus on the purse's abstract form exemplifies the "Purism" style of art prevalent in the 1930s. This artwork was made with ink on paper, and measures 29 x 22.8 cm, a size ideal for a close-up view of the subject's intricate design.