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Portrait of Joan Salvat-Papasseit (1894-1924)

Description: The portrait consists of large, flat planes of varying values juxtaposed to create the shape of the head. Individualistic facials details have been excluded and the planes of the face blend with the planes of the surrounding space.
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Date: 1918
Creator: Barradas, Rafael

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Description: The garden sculpture depicts a seated woman and a young child on her lap. The woman's arms are outstretched and appear to hold a garment or protective robe.
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Date: 1912/1934
Creator: Jónsson, Einar

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Description: The rear view of the bronze sculpture depicts the back side of a seated person with outstretched arms holding a draped fabric or piece of clothing. The woman's hair is braided and wrapped around her head.
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Date: 1912/1934
Creator: Jónsson, Einar

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Description: The detail view of the outdoor sculpture shows the woman and child up close. The younger figure appears to be holding an apple or some sort of fruit. Both figures eyes appear to be closed. The younger male figure is nude and rests his head on his right shoulder.
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Date: 1912/1934
Creator: Jónsson, Einar

Purse

Description: Purse of gunmetal mesh, suitable for afternoon use. Rectangular frame, plain polished gunmetal / steel frame with ball/snap closure and matching chain of elongated links. Body of purse formed of gunmetal / steel mesh, with linked chain latticework along bottom edge, terminating in small spheres. Inside of frame is engraved "Bessie H. Brown" and "Dallas Texas 4205 Swiss Avenue" Measurements: 26 cm. from top of clasp to bottom of fringe; 19.5 cm at widest part of bag.
Date: 1912

Purse

Description: Handbag of bronze, brass and aqua metal beads in floral pattern. Rectangular shape, Art Nouveau silver frame with white and green enamel with red, blue, and light green cabochons. Filigree snap closure has large, circular green cabochon. Fringe of self with ends finished in clusters of 3 brass beads. Double chain handle can be worn as single to extend handle longer.
Date: 1910

Purse

Description: Silver mesh purse with cathedral arch frame etched with scroll filigree. Ball and socket clasp. Ball finials at each corner of tri-corner bottom. Mesh band handle with slide adjustment stamped with a four petal flower. Interior of frame stamped: "Mesh / Whiting & Davis / Bags" and "Sterling"
Date: 1910/1919
Creator: Whiting & Davis Co.

Purse

Description: Purse. Ornate bell-shaped silver (plated?) frame with openwork latticework set with red and blue cabochons and with silver (plated?) chain. Body of purse is of crocheted gray with vertical stripes of horizontal rows of faceted blue beads. Bottom of bag with fringe formed of loops of matching beading. Lined in gray satin with roses and vine trim.
Date: 1910/1920

The Red Studio

Description: This painting has a main background of red with numerous paintings of various sizes both hanging on the wall and sitting on the floor, leaning against the wall of the studio. On the right side of the painting, two sculptures sit on stools. In the left foreground of the painting is a table with a ceramic plate, a glass, a glass container with a vine, and a set of drawing tools.
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Date: 1911
Creator: Matisse, Henri

Reticule

Description: Reticule of blue stain with purple ribbon drawstring closure. Velvet diamond on front with beadwork pattern of a basket of flowers. Six bead covered spheres dangle from bottom (two missing). Bottom of bag tapers to a triangular point at the bottom. Two missing bead covered spheres are inside the bag. Measurements: 25 cm from top of the bag to bottom; 17 cm across measured from right before the bag begins to taper.
Date: 1910/1919
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