Carpet Bag 1935 - 1942

"Carpet Bag" is a watercolor on paper by American artist Clementine Fossek, created between 1935 and 1942. The artwork depicts a detailed rendering of a striped carpet bag with a brown leather handle. The bag's fabric is a complex pattern of vertical stripes in shades of red, yellow, blue, and green. Fossek included a small sample of the fabric's pattern in the upper right corner of the artwork. The realistic depiction of the bag's texture and intricate stitching demonstrate Fossek's meticulous attention to detail. This piece highlights Fossek's interest in everyday objects and craftsmanship. The artwork is signed in the lower right corner with "Clementine Fossek."