Artwork
Work Shoe
Work Shoe is a watercolor work on paper by the Contemporary Realist artist Barbara Nessim. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Work Shoe is a 1973 watercolour design by Barbara Nessim, created for potential production by Carber Shoes.
Subject & Meaning
The design features four high-heeled shoes with bows, each rendered in different materials and colours, including blues, reds, and browns. The artwork appears to be a detailed plan for shoe production.
Technique & Style
Nessim's watercolour sketch showcases her attention to detail, with numbered labels corresponding to a list of materials and colours, such as silver, black, and crepe.
History & Provenance
The design was created in 1973 for Carber Shoes, indicating its original purpose as a production design.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
