1969
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Eighteen Shoes is a 1969 watercolor by Barbara Nessim, a Contemporary Abstract work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows eighteen bright watercolor shoes arranged in three rows. Some have bold colors like pink, purple, and blue, while others are more muted. A few have whimsical details like smoke rising from the heels or tiny brushes attached. The shoes vary in style—some look fancy, others sporty or broken. At the bottom, a rainbow stripe adds a playful touch. Next, look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of their collection.
Eighteen Shoes by Barbara Nessim, created in 1969, features eighteen distinct, colorful shoe designs arranged in a grid format.
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Barbara Nessim (born 1939) is an American artist, illustrator, and educator whose work has played a significant role in expanding the boundaries between illustration, fine art, and digital media.
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