1973
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Saddle Shoe is a 1973 watercolor by Barbara Nessim, a Contemporary Abstract work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolour painting, titled Saddle Shoe, showcases a collection of high-heeled shoes in various colours. The shoes are arranged in a row, each with a distinct design and colour palette. From left to right, the shoes feature a black and white design, a grey lace-up style, a blue shoe with a strap, a maroon shoe with a lace-up front, and a brown shoe with a strap. The shoes are rendered in a detailed and realistic manner, with visible stitching and texture. The artist's use of watercolour creates a sense of softness and delicacy, despite the bold colours and designs of the shoes. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore the work of Barbara Nessim.
A 1973 design by Barbara Nessim for a saddle shoe proposed to Carber Shoes includes detailed notes on materials beneath the sketches.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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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