Chatelaine c. 1936

"Chatelaine," a c. 1936 watercolor by Sylvia Dezon (1906-1970), depicts a detailed illustration of a chatelaine, a chain worn at the waist to hold small items. The piece showcases Dezon's meticulous attention to detail, with delicate renderings of the chain, scissors, thimble, and other implements. Chatelaines, often associated with women's domesticity, were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, adding a layer of historical context to Dezon's work.