Reticule c. 1936

"Reticule" is a watercolor painting created by Ann Gene Buckley circa 1936. The artwork depicts a stylized, intricately embroidered textile with a central heart shape surrounded by elaborate geometric designs. The rich colors of pink, green, blue, and gold suggest a cultural influence on the design, potentially referencing textile traditions from the American South or Indigenous beadwork. Buckley's depiction of this intricate object captures the beauty and artistry of traditional textile techniques.