Patten c. 1936

Charlotte Winter's watercolor painting "Patten" from c. 1936 depicts a single patten, a type of overshoe worn in the 18th and 19th centuries to protect shoes from mud and snow. The patten is depicted in detail, with a focus on the delicate pink ribbon that ties around the ankle. The watercolor is a small, intimate artwork, measuring only 23 x 29 cm. The artist's meticulous attention to detail, particularly the subtle play of light and shadow, creates a realistic and almost tactile image of this historical footwear.