Bag with pen and ink drawing
1810
Classification
costume & accessories
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Lea S. Luquer
Accession Number
1958-148-9
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This charming "Bag with Pen and Ink Drawing" from1810 invites us into the world of early 19th-century American. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Smithsonian, this piece falls under the classification of costume and accessories, generously gifted by Lea S. Luquer. to the early years of the United States—around the time of the War of1812—it exemplifies how everyday items blended utility with personal artistry. The bag's standout feature is its pen and ink drawing, technique prized for its precise lines and intricate details, often used in sketches and decorative arts of the era. ...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...