Bonnet 1935 - 1942

Bessie Forman’s “Bonnet” is a detailed pencil and watercolor drawing created between 1935 and 1942. This artwork depicts a woman’s bonnet from a side profile, with two additional sketches of the bonnet from a frontal view. The artist, Bessie Forman, was known for her work depicting fashion and costume, and this piece exemplifies her skill in capturing the intricate details of clothing. The delicate lines and shading of the drawing highlight the lace and fabric textures, creating a visually appealing and historically significant representation of a bonnet from the era.