Bag c. 1941

johnthorsen

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

possibly oil pastel

coloured pencil

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Bag" is a watercolor painting by John Thorsen, created circa 1941. The artwork depicts a beaded bag with a flap closure and a fringe of beads. The bag is decorated with intricate floral patterns in bright colors. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the realistic representation of the beadwork. This painting exemplifies Thorsen's interest in capturing the beauty of Native American crafts and the unique aesthetic of beadwork.